Google Pixel 8a vs Nothing Phone 4b
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8a and the Nothing Phone 4b, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4b |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,492 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 33W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.77 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 188 g | 210 g |
| Released | May 2024 | Jul 2026 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8a is ahead on our rating, main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Nothing Phone 4b is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size.
Display
| Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4b |
|---|
| Type | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR, 2000 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.77 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density) | 1080 x 2344 pixels (FHD+), 381 ppi |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Dragontail Pro Glass |
| Brightness | — | 1200 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) |
| Features | — | Pixel-level micro-shifting to prevent burn-in |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4b |
|---|
| OS | Android 14 (upgradable to Android 17) | Android 16, Nothing OS 4.1 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 810 |
| Security Chip | Titan M2 | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4b |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 8GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB or 256GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4b |
|---|
| Dual | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, 8x Super Res Zoom | LED flash, panorama, Ultra XDR, TrueLens Engine 4 |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps (with OIS) |
| Modules | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), OIS, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4b |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 96.5˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, fixed focus | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Facial detection, Skin Tone Optimisation |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 16 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.0" sensor |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4b |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4492 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5200 mAh (Global) / 6000 mAh (India), non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD3.0; 7.5W wireless (Qi) | 33W wired fast charging (50% in under 30 minutes), no wireless charging |
Body
| Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4b |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in) | 164.4 x 78.2 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 210 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic frame, glass back (UV-coated unibody) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | — |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant | IP64 dust and splash resistant |
| Colors | — | Black, Blue, White |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4b |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 6.0 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (region dependent, not available in India for some features) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone 4b |
|---|
| Announced | May 2024 | July 2026 |
| Status | Available. Released May 14, 2024 | Available. Released July 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Nothing Phone 4b?
Nothing Phone 4b — 4,492 mAh for the Google Pixel 8a versus 6,000 mAh for the Nothing Phone 4b.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8a or Nothing Phone 4b?
Google Pixel 8a — 188 g for the Google Pixel 8a versus 210 g for the Nothing Phone 4b.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8a or Nothing Phone 4b?
Nothing Phone 4b — May 2024 for the Google Pixel 8a versus Jul 2026 for the Nothing Phone 4b.
Is the Google Pixel 8a or the Nothing Phone 4b rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8a 8/10 and the Nothing Phone 4b 7/10.
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