Google Pixel 10a vs Nothing Phone (3)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 10a and the Nothing Phone (3), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 10a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,100 mAh | 5,150 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 65W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 180 g | 218 g |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Jul 2025 |
Summary: Google Pixel 10a is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter). Nothing Phone (3) is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
Display
| Google Pixel 10a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|
| Type | FHD+ pOLED (Actua display), HDR | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.3 inches (160 mm) | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2424 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~422 ppi density) | 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
| Refresh Rate | 60-120 Hz (semi-variable) | — |
| Brightness | Up to 3000 nits peak brightness | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
Platform
| Google Pixel 10a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|
| OS | Android 16 (upgradable to Android 17, with 7 years of OS updates) | Android 15, Nothing OS 4.1 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Modem | Exynos 5400 | — |
| AI Features | Gemini Nano, Camera Coach, Conversational photo editing | — |
| CPU | — | Octa-core |
| GPU | — | Adreno |
Memory
| Google Pixel 10a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 (no card slot) | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 10a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|
| Dual | 48 MP, f/1.7, 82° (wide), 1/2", 0.8 μm, Quad-PD Dual Pixel CLAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12 μm, EIS | — |
| Features | Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, Panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
| Modules | — | Triple 50 MP (wide), 50 MP (ultrawide), 50 MP (telephoto) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 10a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 96.1° (ultrawide), 1.12 μm | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Modules | — | 50 MP (wide) |
Battery
| Google Pixel 10a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5100 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5150 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, 10W Qi wireless charging | 65W wired, 15W wireless, 5W reverse wireless |
| Life | 30+ hour battery life | — |
Body
| Google Pixel 10a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 153.9 mm x 73.0 mm x 9.0 mm (6.1 in x 2.9 in x 0.4 in) | 160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 180 g (6.5 oz) | 218 g |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front, composite matte back, aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i front, Gorilla Glass Victus back |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 10a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo) | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 10Gbps | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 10a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|
| Announced | February 18, 2026 | 2025, July 1 |
| Status | Available. Released March 5, 2026 | Available. Released 2025, July 15 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 10a or Nothing Phone (3)?
Nothing Phone (3) — 5,100 mAh for the Google Pixel 10a versus 5,150 mAh for the Nothing Phone (3).
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 10a or Nothing Phone (3)?
Google Pixel 10a — 180 g for the Google Pixel 10a versus 218 g for the Nothing Phone (3).
Which is newer, Google Pixel 10a or Nothing Phone (3)?
Google Pixel 10a — Mar 2026 for the Google Pixel 10a versus Jul 2025 for the Nothing Phone (3).
Is the Google Pixel 10a or the Nothing Phone (3) rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 10a 9/10 and the Nothing Phone (3) 8/10.
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