Google Pixel 7a vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Compare Google Pixel 7a vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro side by side: Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 64MP vs 50MP camera, 4385mAh vs 5400mAh…
Pixel 7a
$449
6categories won
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
15categories won
21 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 7a, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3) Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3) Pro. Choose the Phone (3) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 7a if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Phone (3) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Phone (3) Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Pixel 7a provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $449 vs $799.
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 7a vs Phone (3) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppiWinner | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 5 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 780,000 | 2,990,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3750 | 10300Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,385 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W | 15 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 gWinner | 203 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 8.5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front, 3D thermoformed composite 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 7a | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) |
| OS updates | 5 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 6 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $449Winner | $799 |
Google Pixel 7a
The Google Pixel 7a upgraded the popular A-series formula with a responsive 90Hz OLED display, a massive 64MP primary sensor with OIS, wireless charging, and Tensor G2 computational photography.
- Display
- 6.1"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G2
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 4,385mAh
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