Google Pixel 12 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Compare Google Pixel 12 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro side by side: Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
Pixel 12 Pro
$1,099
13categories won
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
2categories won
7 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) Pro proves superior overall against the Google Pixel 12 Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Phone (3) Pro takes the lead, while the Pixel 12 Pro is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Phone (3) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 12 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Pixel 12 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen) and 24GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Phone (3) Pro wins on budget and value at $799 compared to $1099.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Pixel 12 Pro vs Phone (3) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856Winner | 1080 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 489 ppiWinner | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3500 nitsWinner | 2600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 2 nmWinner | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | 2,990,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | 10300 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GBWinner | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TBWinner | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 203 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmWinner | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0 |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17 | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) |
| OS updates | 7 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 7 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 12 Pro | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,099 | $799Winner |
Google Pixel 12 Pro
Packing a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 main sensor, 5x periscope telephoto, 50MP selfie shooter, and 5,100 mAh battery into a compact 6.4-inch chassis, the Pixel 12 Pro is the definitive compact photographer dream.
- Display
- 6.4"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G7 (TSMC 2nm Second Gen)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,100mAh
Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Nothing ascends into true flagship territory with the Phone (3) Pro, introducing a 5x periscope telephoto lens, Snapdragon 8 Elite computing, and the next-generation 540-LED Glyph Matrix 2.0 behind its iconic transparent casing.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh