Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Google Pixel 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Google Pixel 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 3120 x 1440 than Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5003 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 28999 | Rs. 57683 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The Expected cost of Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 19, 2021. The cost of Google Pixel 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 57683.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.71 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Google Pixel 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 512 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.8% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 11.1 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 6 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A059 | Pixel 6 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | October 19, 2021 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 75.9 x 163.9 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 210 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.71 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 512 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 88.8% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness | HDR10+, Always-on Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 134 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Magnetometer, Ambient light sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Benchmark (Antutu v10): 825,564, 2 High-definition Mics Dual Stereo Speakers, 4 nm TSMC process (N4), Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, Glyph Interface: 26 Individually Addressable Zones, 10 New Ringtones and Notification Sounds, Glyph Timer, Essential Notifications, Volume Indicator, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress (Now Supports Google Calendar), Flip to Glyph, Bedtime Schedule, Music Visualisation, Camera Countdown, Glyph Fill Light | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50mm, 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom, 49.5° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120° FOV, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/3.5 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | Magic Eraser19, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion autofocus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+ |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 11.1 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Google Tensor |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G78 MP20 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5003 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 23W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes |
| Talk Time | 1 day | |