Google Pixel 10 vs Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 10 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 10 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,970 mAh | 5,080 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 50W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.83 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 204 g | 210 g |
| Released | Aug 2025 | Mar 2026 |
Summary: Google Pixel 10 is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, refresh rate.
Display
| Google Pixel 10 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Actua Display OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 5000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 94.7 cm2 (~86.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.83 inches, 117.8 cm2 (~93.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~440 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 |
Platform
| Google Pixel 10 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 16, upgradable to Android 17 (7 major OS updates) | Android 16, Nothing OS 4.1, up to 3 major OS updates |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | 1x 3.78 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x 3.05 GHz Cortex-A725 + 2x 2.25 GHz Cortex-A520 | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | 2x 1.1 GHz PowerVR DXT-48-1536 | Adreno 722 |
| AI Features | Gemini-powered artificial intelligence features, Gemini Nano | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 10 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 or 256GB UFS 4.0 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB UFS 3.1, 12GB LPDDR5X RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 10 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.7, 82˚ (wide), 1/2" sensor, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1" sensor; 10.8 MP, f/3.1, 23˚ (telephoto), 5x optical zoom, 1/3.2" sensor, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.9, 80mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom; 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, Ultra XDR, 140x digital zoom |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, Dolby Vision HDR, Ultra XDR |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 10 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 95˚ (ultrawide), PDAF | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.42", 0.64µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | — |
| Video | 4K@60fps (implied) | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 10 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Po 5080 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 4970 mAh | — |
| Charging | 30W wired (charger sold separately), 15W wireless (Qi2 certified Pixelsnap) | 50W wired, Qualcomm Quick Charge 4, USB Power Delivery |
| Battery Life | 24+ hour battery life, up to 100-hour with Extreme Battery Saver | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
| Reverse Wired Charging | — | 7.5W |
Body
| Google Pixel 10 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.6 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) | 163.7 x 76.6 x 8 mm (6.44 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 204 g (7.2 oz) | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, aluminum back |
| SIM | Dual eSIM (US models); Nano-SIM and eSIM (International models) | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) or Dual Nano-SIM |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Other | Pixelsnap magnetic accessory support | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 10 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6E, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 with antenna diversity | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS / GLONASS / Galileo) | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 10 | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 20, 2025 | 2026, March 05 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, August 28 | Available. Released 2026, March 05 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 10 or Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB?
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB — 4,970 mAh for the Google Pixel 10 versus 5,080 mAh for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB.
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 10 or Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB?
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB — 120 Hz for the Google Pixel 10 versus 144 Hz for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 10 or Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB?
Google Pixel 10 — 204 g for the Google Pixel 10 versus 210 g for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 10 or Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB?
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB — Aug 2025 for the Google Pixel 10 versus Mar 2026 for the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB.
Is the Google Pixel 10 or the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 10 9/10 and the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro 256GB 8/10.