| Name | Nothing Phone (3a) | Google Pixel 8 |
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| MSRP | $379 | $699 |
| Released | Mar 2025 | Oct 2023 |
| Availability | Available | Discontinued |
| Check price: | Amazon | Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| Latest OS update? | - | Android 16 |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Display size (inch) | 6.77″ | 6.2″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2392×1080 | 2400×1080 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.93:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 387 PPI | 428 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Refresh rate (max) | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Google Tensor G3 |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| CPU cores | 8-core | 9-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 2.5 GHz | 3.0 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 8 GB | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 128 | 256 | 128 | 256 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | ❌ |
| Optical zoom | 2× | ❌ |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ❌ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 4K video? | 30 fps | 24/30/60 fps |
| 1080p video? | 30/60/120 fps | 30/60/120/240 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 32 MP wide | 10.5 MP ultrawide |
| Secondary | ❌ | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | Face unlock | Face unlock, face authentication |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ❌ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | ❌ | 24/30/60 fps |
| 1080p selfie video? | 30 fps | 30/60 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ✔ | ❌ |
| eSIM? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 5000 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | 50 W | 27 W |
| Wireless charging? | ❌ | 18 Watt |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP64 | IP68 |
| Screen material | Panda Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
| Back material | Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Punch hole | Punch hole |
| Fingerprint sensor? | Under display | Under display |
| Special design features? | Transparent back panel, 3 LED light strips | - |
| Color options: | Black, White, Blue | Black, gray, green, pink |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.35×7.75×0.84 | 15.05×7.08×0.89 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.44×3.05×0.33 | 5.93×2.79×0.35 |
| Weight (gram): | 201 | 187 |
| Weight (oz): | 7.09 | 6.60 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | USB-C to C | USB-C to C |
| Charger? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adapters? | ❌ | USB-C to A |
| Other | SIM tool | SIM tool |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | A059 | GKWS6, G9BQD, GA04851-US, GZPFO, GPJ41 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | Not available |
| Official site link: | Nothing.tech | Store.google.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Amazon |
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