OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Google Pixel 9A
Quick Comparison
Both OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Google Pixel 9A comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 9A has better resolution of 2424 x 1080 than OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 9A |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 21780 | Rs. 39129 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 04, 2023. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21780. The launch Date of the second phone is March 19, 2025. The cost of Google Pixel 9A is Rs. 39129.
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9A has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.72 inch screen. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Google Pixel 9A has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 422 PPI & OnePlus's phone has only 391 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.1% than Google's phone ~ 83.5%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 108 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Google Pixel 9A's 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 9A's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 9A |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Nord CE 3 Lite | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 04, 2023 | March 19, 2025 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), SIM Tool | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76 x 165.5 x 8.3 mm | 73.3 x 154.7 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 185.9 g |
| Colors | Pastel Lime, Chromatic Gray | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 422 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.1% | ~ 83.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Support sRGB, Display P3, 550 nits (typ), 680 nits (peak) | Up to 1,800 Nits (HDR) and Up to 2,700 Nits (Peak Brightness), 1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/40/41/77/78/28A(703~733MHz), NSA: n1/3/41/78 | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4G/5G | Wi-Fi 6E with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | Dual Band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise cancellation support | Stereo Speakers, 7 Years of OS, Security and Pixel Drop Updates, AI Mobile (Gemini), Bypass charging |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KHM6SX03 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Scene Enhancement, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait mode, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters | Digital zoom up to 5x, Super Res Zoom Up to 8x, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces, Magic Editor, Auto Frame, Reimagine, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, Cinematic Pan, Slo-Mo Video Support Up to 240 FPS, 4K Timelapse With Stabilisation, Astrophotography Timelapse, Night Sight Timelapse, Optical Image Stabilisation For Video, Fused Video Stabilisation, Cinematic Pan Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Locked Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Active Video Stabilisation (1080p), Video Formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264) |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 13.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Decoder: MP3, AMRNB, AMRWB, AAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, VORBIS, OPUS, RAW, FLAC, GSM, Encoder: AAC, AMRNB, AMRWB, FLAC, OPUS | Yes |
| Video | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging | Yes, 23W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |