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Pixel 9a
Tensor G4 · 6.3″ OLED · $499
86
/ 100
From $499
VS
Pixel 9a wins by 2
Nothing
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
SD7s Gen 3 · Periscope 3× · Glyph
84
/ 100
From $459
Specdex verdict
Pixel 9a takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Pixel 9a lands at 86 and Nothing Phone 3a Pro at 84. That puts Pixel 9a ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Pixel 9a if…
- ✓Cheapest Gemini-ready Pixel
- ✓7-year updates
- ✓Improved 5100 mAh battery
Pick Nothing Phone 3a Pro if…
- ✓Periscope 3× tele rare at this price
- ✓Glyph interface genuinely useful
- ✓Distinctive design
Pixel 9a 86
vs 84 Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Score breakdown
Pixel 9a
86 cpu 84
gpu 80
camera 92
battery 90
display 88
design 84
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
84 cpu 80
gpu 78
camera 86
battery 86
display 86
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ OLED 120Hz | ▲ 6.77″ AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | ▲ 12 GB |
| Storage | 128/256 GB | ▲ 256 GB |
| Battery | ▲ 5100 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| OS | Android 15, 7-yr updates | Nothing OS 4 |
| Rear camera | — | 50 MP + 50 MP 3× tele + 8 MP UW |
| Charging | — | 50W wired, 15W wireless |
| Weight | — | 211 g |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
Pixel 9a
Pros
- +Cheapest Gemini-ready Pixel
- +7-year updates
- +Improved 5100 mAh battery
Cons
- −Slower charging (23W)
- −Tensor G4 throttles
- −Plastic back
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Pros
- +Periscope 3× tele rare at this price
- +Glyph interface genuinely useful
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −SD7s Gen 3 trails Pixel 8a in CPU
- −Camera processing inconsistent
- −IP64 only
FAQ: Pixel 9a vs Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Which is better, Pixel 9a or Nothing Phone 3a Pro? +
Pixel 9a scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Pixel 9a worth the price? +
At $499, Pixel 9a delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in camera.
Is Nothing Phone 3a Pro worth the price? +
At $459, Nothing Phone 3a Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in design.
Does Pixel 9a or Nothing Phone 3a Pro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.