Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Nothing Phone (3a Lite)

Name Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Image Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
MSRP $1099 $279
Released Aug 2024 Oct 2025
Availability Available Available
Current price Amazon Amazon
Operating system
Operating system (OS) Android 14 Android 15
Latest OS update? Android 16 -
Display specifications
Display type OLED AMOLED
Display size (inch) 6.8″ 6.77″
Resolution (H×W) 2992×1344 2392×1080
Aspect ratio (H:W) 20:9 19.93:9
Pixel density (PPI) 486 PPI 388 PPI
HDR support (types) HDR10+ HDR
Refresh rate (max) 120 Hz 120 Hz
Hardware
Chipset Google Tensor G4 Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro
GPU Mali-G715 MC7 Mali-G615 MC2
CPU cores 8-core 8-core
CPU clock speed (max) 3.1 GHz 2.5 GHz
RAM options (GB) 16 GB 8 GB
Memory options (GB) 128 | 256 | 512 | 1024 128 | 256
Memory card slot? (microSD)
Main camera layout
Primary (wide) 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP
Optical zoom
Other cameras (macro/depth) 2 MP macro
Main camera features
Photo HDR?
Video HDR?
8K video? 30 fps
4K video? 24/30/60 fps 30 fps
1080p video? 30/60/120/240 fps 30/60/120 fps
Other resolutions?
Selfie-camera layout
Primary 42 MP ultrawide 16 MP wide
Secondary
Selfie-camera features
Face recognition? Face unlock Face unlock
Selfie photo HDR?
4K selfie video? 30/60 fps
1080p selfie video? 30/60 fps 30 fps
Other resolutions?
Connectivity
SIM type? (physical) Nano Nano
Dual SIM? (card slots)
eSIM?
Cellular networks 5G 5G
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC?
Charging & data port USB-C 3.2 USB-C 2.0
Battery, power & charging
Battery capacity (3.7V) 5060 mAh 5000 mAh
Wired charging speed? 37 W 33 W
Wireless charging? 23 Watt
Reverse wireless charging?
Audio
Speakers 2.0 (stereo) 1.0 (mono)
3.5 mm AUX out port?
Build & materials
IP-Code IP68 IP54
Screen material Plastic Panda Glass
Frame material Aluminum Plastic
Back material Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Panda Glass
Layout & design
Selfie camera placement? Punch hole Punch hole
Fingerprint sensor? Under display Under display
Special design features? - Notification LED (back)
Color options: Black, gray, pink, beige Black, White
Size & weight
Size (cm H×W×D): 16.28×7.66×0.85 16.40×7.80×0.83
Size (inch H×W×D): 6.41×3.02×0.33 6.46×3.07×0.33
Weight (gram): 221 199
Weight (oz): 7.80 7.02
In the box
Cables? USB-C to C USB-C to C
Charger?
Adapters? USB-C to A
Other SIM tool SIM tool, case
More info
Model numbers GGX8B, GZC4K, GQ57S A001T
User guide / manual Online manual User Guide
Official site link: Store.google.com Nothing.tech
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