Nothing Phone 1 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Google Pixel 8A
Here you can compare Nothing Phone 1 (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Google Pixel 8A. Comparing Nothing Phone 1 (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Google Pixel 8A on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Nothing Phone 1 (12GB RAM + 256GB) stands against Google Pixel 8A and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Nothing Phone 1 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹23,999 and for Google Pixel 8A is ₹34,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Dec 05, 2025.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 1 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Google Pixel 8A |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 64 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1.12µm |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Nine-Cores Processor |
| Price | ₹23,999 | ₹34,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 84 / 100 Better Specs | 76 / 100 |
| Display Size | 6.55 in Bigger Display | 6.1 in |
| RAM | 12 GB More RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz | 3 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core More CPU Cores | |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 64 MP + 13 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm Slimmer | 8.9 mm |
| Unique Features | No Reverse Charging | Water Resistant No |
General
| Model | Phone 1 A063 | Pixel 8a, (GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 12, 2022 | May 07, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch Adaptor, Sim Tool |
Design
| Dimensions | 75.8 x 159.2 x 8.3 mm | 72.7 x 152.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe |
Display
| Type | Color Flexible AMOLED (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 402 PPI | ~ 430 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 81.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | HDR10+, 10-bit Colour Depth, 1000000:1 Contrast Ratio, 500 nits Brightness and 1200 nits Peak Brightness, 60 Hz - 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate , Haptic Touch Motors | Always-on Display, Upto 1,400 Nits (HDR) and Upto 2,000 Nits (Peak Brightness), >1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | Sub-617: Bands n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/76/77/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6 (802.11 ax) (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz), HE80, MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC | with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Front RGB Sensor | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Glyph Interface, Nothing OS | Seven years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates, AI Mobile (Google AI), LPDDR5x RAM, Stereo Speakers, 2 Microphones, Noise Suppression, Stereo Recording, Speech Enhancement, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Magic Eraser |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 64 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚, 1.12µm |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | OIS and EIS Image Stabilisation, Night Mode Panorama, Portrait Mode, Beauty Mode, Bokeh, HDR, Google Filter, Scene Detection, Live Photo, Document Mode, Night mode, Extreme Night Mode, Night Video, Expert Mode, Panorama, Slow-Mo (120 fps), Timelapse, 114° Field of View | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual White Balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Motion Auto-Focus, Frequent Faces, Dual Exposure Controls, Live HDR+, Ultra HDR, Long Exposure |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm, 1.12µm Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus | Google Tensor G3 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Nine-Cores Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A78@2.5 GHz & 3x Cortex-A78@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A55@1.9 GHz | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4492 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W Qi Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W |
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