Google Pixel 9 vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Compare Google Pixel 9 vs Nothing Phone (3) Pro side by side: Google Tensor G4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4700mAh vs 5400mAh…
Pixel 9
$799
5categories won
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
10categories won
6 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 9, 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 9 if its specific hardware strengths 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.
Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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 9 vs Phone (3) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424Winner | 1080 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppiWinner | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2700 nits | 2600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,290,000 | 2,990,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4760 | 10300Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 10.5 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 gWinner | 203 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Satin metal frame, polished back glass | 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 9 | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) |
| OS updates | 7 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 7 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 9 | Phone (3) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Google Pixel 9
Upgraded with 12GB of RAM for seamless on-device Gemini AI, an upgraded 48MP macro ultrawide lens, ultrasonic fingerprint unlocking, and a 2700-nit Actua display, the Pixel 9 is Google’s most refined entry flagship yet.
- Display
- 6.3"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,700mAh
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