Nothing Phone 3a Plus vs Google Pixel 5A
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Plus has better RAM than Google Pixel 5A. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Plus has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Google Pixel 5A which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a Plus has more internal memory than Google Pixel 5A
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Plus | Google Pixel 5A |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.34 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 4620 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 16 MP + 12.2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 28990 | Rs. 32999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 31, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Nothing Phone 3a Plus is Rs. 28990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 17, 2021 . The Expected cost of Google Pixel 5A is Rs. 32999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Plus has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 5A's 6.34 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a Plus has AMOLED Screen type where as Google Pixel 5A has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 413 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Google's phone ~ 83.3%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Plus's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 5A's lower 6 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a Plus has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 5A (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Plus's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 5A's 16 MP + 12.2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a Plus will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 5A's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Plus | Google Pixel 5A |
| General | ||
| Model | Phone 3a Plus | 5A |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Single Sim, GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | No |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 31, 2025 (Expected) | August 17, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.2 x 156.2 x 8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.34 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 413 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 83.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 2000 Nits Peak Brightness, Always On Display, Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1, 2160 / 1920 Hz PWM frequency | Always-on Display, HDR |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac /ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.0, AptX, AptX HD, LDAC, AAC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Android Sensor Hub, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) | 12.2 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° FOV Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | Playback: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG, Output: JPEG, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5300 mAh | 4620 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |