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| Feature | Nothing Phone 3a Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 73,000.00 | KSh 62,000.00 |
| Display | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging | 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 211 g (7.44 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major OS updates |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nothing | |
| Model | Google Pixel 9 | Phone (3a) Pro |
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | 2025, March 04 |
Design
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 in) | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) | 211 g (7.44 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back |
Display
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio); OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1800 nits (HBM), 2700 nits (peak) | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 4 | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | — | 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak); Ultra HDR image support |
Performance
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 810 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
Cameras
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22μm, PDAF | 50 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/2.76" |
| Rear camera features | Single-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear camera video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Front camera features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Front camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Li-Ion 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired, PD3.0, PPS 15W wireless (w/ Pixel Stand) 12W wireless (w/ Qi compatible charger) Reverse wireless Bypass charging | 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min |
Software
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major OS updates |
Network
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time); Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (India only) |
Connectivity
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Durability
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | — | Black, Gray |
| Additional features | Satellite SOS service | — |
Audio
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |


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