Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Compare Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro side by side: Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP…
Pixel 6 Pro
$899
4categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
12categories won
3 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro proves superior overall against the Google Pixel 6 Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Pixel 6 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3a) Pro. Choose the Phone (3a) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 6 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3a) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Phone (3a) Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Pixel 6 Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 4x dedicated optical zoom.
Phone (3a) Pro wins on budget and value at $429 compared to $899.
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 6 Pro vs Phone (3a) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.71" | 6.72" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120Winner | 1080 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 512 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1100 nits | 2000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Process node | 5 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 780,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 3450 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 4xWinner | 2x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 11.1 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps HDR10 | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,003 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 210 g | 194 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Polished alloy frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 6 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 6 Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $899 | $429Winner |
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Pioneering the bespoke Google Tensor processor and Google's signature horizontal camera visor, the Pixel 6 Pro redefined computational photography with Magic Eraser, Real Tone, and a 4x periscope zoom lens.
- Display
- 6.71"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G1 (5 nm) + Titan M2 Security
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,003mAh
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing refines its distinctive transparent vision by introducing 25W wireless charging, dedicated 2x portrait optics, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processing to the popular sub-flagship line.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh