Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Google Pixel 10a
₹23,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro starts ₹23,000 lower: ₹29,999 against ₹52,999 for the Pixel 10a.
- The Pixel 10a has the much faster chip: the Tensor G4 against the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, going by published benchmark scores.
- Only the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a zoom camera, a 50MP periscope. The Pixel 10a's ultrawide camera has more resolution: 13MP against 8MP.
- The Pixel 10a is promised more software updates: 7 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro.
- The Pixel 10a is the lighter phone: 183 g against 211 g. It is smaller too, with a 6.3-inch screen against 6.77 inches.
- The Pixel 10a is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 against IP64. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro for the lower price, the zoom camera and the slimmer body. Get the Pixel 10a for the faster chip, the higher-resolution ultrawide and longer software support.
Every spec, lined up
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Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹29,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹52,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Phone (3a) Pro vs Pixel 10a, answered
In India, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro starts at ₹29,999 and the Google Pixel 10a starts at ₹52,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Pixel 10a?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, by ₹23,000. Starting prices: ₹29,999 for the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, ₹52,999 for the Pixel 10a.
Which has the bigger battery, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Pixel 10a?
Neither by much: 5,000 mAh on the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, 5,100 mAh on the Pixel 10a. Charging is close too: 50W and 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a 6.77-inch Flexible AMOLED at 120Hz, the Pixel 10a a 6.3-inch pOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Pixel 10a. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro runs the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, the Pixel 10a the Tensor G4. Going by published benchmark scores, the Tensor G4 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The Pixel 10a. It is promised 7 OS updates; the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The Pixel 10a, rated IP68 to the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro's IP64. Only the Pixel 10a is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Pixel 10a, at 183 g to 211 g.
