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Nothing Phone (1) vs Pixel 8a

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
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Nothing · 2022

Nothing Phone (1)

Nothing Phone (1)
83/ 100
Launch MSRP$399 USD
Google · 2024

Pixel 8a

Pixel 8a
82/ 100
Launch MSRP$499 USD
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Nothing Phone (1) BETTER THAN Pixel 8a?

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Nothing Phone (1)Winner 🏆
Pixel 8a

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORNothing PhonePixel 8aLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity4,500 mAh4,492 mAh+4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging33W18W33W Max
Main Camera Sensor50 MP64 MP64 MP
Screen Display Size6.55"6.1"6.55"
Chassis Weight193.5g188g188g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nothing Phone (1):
  • ✓$100 lower launch MSRP ($399 vs $499)
  • ✓Larger 4,500 mAh battery capacity (+8 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Pixel 8a:
  • ✓5.5g lighter chassis (188g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.1" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationNothing Phone (1)Pixel 8a
1. Display & Screen🏆 Pixel 8a Wins Display
Screen Type & TechOLEDOLED
Screen Size6.55"6.1"
Resolution & Density2400x1080 (402 ppi)2400x1080 (429 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness1,200 nits peak2,000 nits peak
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Nothing Phone (1) Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 12Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Nothing Phone (1) Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX76664 MP, f/1.89, OIS, Samsung GN2
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera50 MP, f/2.213 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens16 MP, f/2.4513 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Pixel 8a Lightest Chassis
Dimensions159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm
Weight193.5 g188 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP53IP67
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Nothing Phone (1) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,500 mAh4,492 mAh
Wired Fast Charging33W wired fast charging18W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging5W wireless charging18W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.15.3
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$399$499
Editorial Lab Verdict

Nothing Phone (1) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Nothing Phone (1) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 88/100 camera rating.

When to buy Nothing Phone (1):
Higher overall BeastScore: 82.8 vs top rival 81.6 · Significantly faster wired charging: 33W vs max 18W
When to buy Pixel 8a:
Higher resolution main sensor: 64 MP vs max 50 MP · Brighter screen: 2,000 nits peak vs 1,200 nits
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nothing Phone (1) vs Pixel 8a

Which phone is better: Nothing Phone (1) or Pixel 8a?

Nothing Phone (1) leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.8/100 compared to Pixel 8a (81.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 82.8 vs top rival 81.6 and Significantly faster wired charging: 33W vs max 18W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (1) and Pixel 8a?

Nothing Phone (1) is equipped with a 6.55-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while Pixel 8a features a 6.1-inch display and 4492 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nothing Phone (1) and Pixel 8a?

In lab hardware evaluations, Nothing Phone (1) scores 88/100 in camera performance, while Pixel 8a scores 88/100.

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