Google Pixel 8a vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Compare Google Pixel 8a vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro side by side: Google Tensor G3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 64MP vs 50MP camera, 4492mAh vs 5400mAh…
Pixel 8a
$499
6categories won
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
14categories won
1 categories tied · 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 8a, 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 8a 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 8a provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 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 8a vs Phone (3) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppiWinner | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,050,000 | 2,990,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4310 | 10300Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 8a | 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 8a | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W | 15 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 8a | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 gWinner | 203 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.5 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Build | Matte aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front, matte composite plastic 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 8a | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) |
| OS updates | 7 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 8 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 8a | 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 | $499Winner | $799 |
Google Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 8a brings flagship Tensor G3 silicon, a 120Hz 2000-nit Actua OLED display, AI photo editing suite, and 7 years of full OS updates to the sub-$500 category.
- Display
- 6.1"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G3
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 4,492mAh
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