Nothing Phone 3a Lite vs Google Pixel 9 Pro
Here you can compare Nothing Phone 3a Lite and Google Pixel 9 Pro. Comparing Nothing Phone 3a Lite vs Google Pixel 9 Pro on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Nothing Phone 3a Lite stands against Google Pixel 9 Pro and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Nothing Phone 3a Lite is ₹20,999 and for Google Pixel 9 Pro is ₹86,900. The details of both of these products were last updated on Nov 27, 2025.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Google Pixel 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Price | ₹20,999 | ₹86,900 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 84 / 100 | 90 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Size | 6.77 in Bigger Display | 6.3 in |
| Display Resolution | 1084 x 2392 pixels | 1280 x 2856 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% Less Bezels | |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB More RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB More Storage |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz | 3.1 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Front Camera | 16 MP | 42 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Bigger Battery | 4700 mAh |
| Unique Features | Memory Card Support No | No Wireless Charging |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A001T | Pixel 9 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+ Esim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | October 29, 2025 | August 13, 2024 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Lite case, Phone (3a) Lite screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card | Pixel 9 Pro, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool |
Design
| Dimensions | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm | 72 x 152.8 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Black, White | Porcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, Obsidian |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO OLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1280 x 2856 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 494 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | Up to 2000 nits (HDR) and up to 3000 nits (peak brightness), >2,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/26/28/30/38/40/41/66/71/75/76/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 + 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| 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 |
Extra
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with Dual-band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, Three Microphones, Noise Suppression, Spatial Audio, AI Mobile (Google AI) |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Super Res Zoom up to 30x & optical quality at 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/24/240/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 42 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14, upgradable to v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G715 MC7 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
Multimedia
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 27W fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 21W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes |
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