Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Short Description
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Screen size: 6.8" / Resolution: 1344 x 2992 px / Main camera: 50 MP & 48 MP & 48 MP / Front camera: 42MP / RAM: 16GB / Battery power: 5060 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / SIM cards: 1 SIM, 1 eSIM
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Screen size: 6.77" / Resolution: 1080 x 2392 px / Main camera: 50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP / Front camera: 50MP / RAM: 12GB / Battery power: 5000 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 256GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM
Key Differences
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
How is Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better than Nothing Phone 3a Pro?
Bigger battery capacity: 5060 mAh vs 5000 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 1 x 3.1 GHz & 3 x 2.6 GHz & 4 x 1.92 GHz vs 1 x 2.5 GHz & 3 x 2.4 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
More RAM memory capacity in max option: 16GB vs 12GB
AnTuTu score is about 72% higher
More internal storage in max option: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB vs 256GB
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.8" vs 6.77"
Better display resolution: 1344 x 2992 px vs 1080 x 2392 px
Narrower: 76.6 mm (3.02 inches) vs 77.5 mm (3.05 inches)
Shorter: 162.8 mm (6.41 inches) vs 163.5 mm (6.44 inches)
More color options: Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian vs Black, Gray
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
How is Nothing Phone 3a Pro better than Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?
More megapixels front camera: 50MP vs 42MP
Higher charging speed: 50W vs 37W
Lighter: 211 g (7.44 ounces) vs 221 g (7.8 ounces)
The phone is 7 months newer
Size Comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Height
162.8 mm
(6.41 inches)
Width
76.6 mm
(3.02 inches)
Thickness
8.5 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.8"
Weight
221 g
(7.8 ounces)
6.8"
6.77"
Height
163.5 mm
(6.44 inches)
Width
77.5 mm
(3.05 inches)
Thickness
8.4 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.77"
Weight
211 g
(7.44 ounces)
Height
162.8 mm
(6.41 inches)
Width
76.6 mm
(3.02 inches)
Thickness
8.5 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.8"
Weight
221 g
(7.8 ounces)
Height
163.5 mm
(6.44 inches)
Width
77.5 mm
(3.05 inches)
Thickness
8.4 mm
(0.33 inches)
Screen size
6.77"
Weight
211 g
(7.44 ounces)
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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
1,292,858 +72.23%
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
750,673
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
395,641 +44.92%
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
273,000
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
448,762 +133.62%
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
192,089
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
213,528 +58.08%
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
135,075
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
235,197 +56.27%
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
150,509
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
Battery Performance
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Charging timeTechnical Specifications
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Specs
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Design
Weight
221 g (7.8 ounces)
211 g (7.44 ounces)
Thickness
8.5 mm (0.33 inches)
8.4 mm (0.33 inches)
Width
76.6 mm (3.02 inches)
77.5 mm (3.05 inches)
Height
162.8 mm (6.41 inches)
163.5 mm (6.44 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
-
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
IP64
Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
-
Volume
106 cm³
106.44 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
Water resistant
Color options
Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian
Black, Gray
Lowest potential operating temperature
0 °C
-
Maximum operating temperature
32 °C
-
Display
Screen size
6.8"
6.77"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
486 ppi
387 ppi
Resolution
1344 x 2992 px
1080 x 2392 px
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Touch sampling rate
-
✔
Brightness (typical)
2000 nits
800 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
-
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
-
Supports HDR10
✔
✔
Supports HDR10+
✔
✔
Always-On Display
✔
✔
Contrast ratio
1000000:1
5000000:1
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB
RAM
16GB
12GB
Android version
Android 14
Android 15
CPU speed
1 x 3.1 GHz & 3 x 2.6 GHz & 4 x 1.92 GHz
1 x 2.5 GHz & 3 x 2.4 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
GPU clock speed
940 MHz
480 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
4200 MHz
3200 MHz
Semiconductor size
4 nm
4 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 12
DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL version
-
3.2
OpenGL ES version
3.2
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
-
Uses HMP
✔
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
-
25.6 GB/s
OpenCL version
2
2
L2 cache
8 MB
-
DDR memory version
5
5
Maximum memory amount
12GB
16GB
L3 cache
4 MB
-
Uses multithreading
-
✔
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
6W
5W
Release date
2024
2025
Has NX bit
✔
-
GPU turbo
-
800 MHz
Turbo clock speed
-
2.4GHz
Cameras
Main camera
50 MP & 48 MP & 48 MP
50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP
Front camera
42MP
50MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
4320 x 30 fps
2160 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.7 & f/2.8 & f/2
f/1.9 & f/2 & f/2.2
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
-
Has a BSI sensor
✔
-
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
✔
Optical zoom
5x
3x
Number of flash LEDs
2
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has laser autofocus
✔
-
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
✔
-
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Has manual shutter speed
✔
-
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
f/2.2
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Supports HDR10 recording
✔
-
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
✔
✔
Has location privacy options
✔
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
✔
✔
Has theme customization
✔
✔
Can play games while they download
✔
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
✔
Has battery health check
✔
✔
Has an extra dim mode
✔
✔
Has focus modes
✔
✔
Has dynamic theming
✔
✔
Can offload apps
✔
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
✔
Supports split screen
✔
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
✔
✔
More languages supported
125
125
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Supports widgets
✔
✔
Is free and open source
✔
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
✔
✔
Gets direct OS updates
✔
-
Has offline voice recognition
✔
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Battery
Battery power
5060 mAh
5000 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
-
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
37W
50W
Wireless charging speed
23W
-
Has reverse wireless charging
✔
-
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
✔
Has LDAC
✔
-
Has aptX HD
✔
-
Number of microphones
3
3
Features
Has 5G support
✔
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Download speed
-
2900 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
✔
USB version
3.2
2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Has emergency SOS via satellite
✔
-
Bluetooth version
5.3
5.4
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
-
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Has crash detection
✔
-
Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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