Nothing Phone (3a) vs Pixel 10 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Pixel 10 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.6/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Nothing Phone (3a)
Pixel 10 Pro
Pixel 10 Pro wins 3 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedPixel 10 Pro8095
- CameraTie9191
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie8888
- BatteryNothing Phone (3a)8678
- DisplayTie9090
- ConnectivityPixel 10 Pro68100
- SecurityPixel 10 Pro34100
- ValueNothing Phone (3a)8055
- Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,870 mAh
- Nothing Phone (3a) charges faster50W vs 30W
- Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger screen6.77" vs 6.3"
- Nothing Phone (3a) is lighter201 g vs 207 g
- Nothing Phone (3a) launched cheaper$379 vs $999
- Pixel 10 Pro has a sharper selfie camera42 MP vs 32 MP
- Pixel 10 Pro has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.4
- Pixel 10 Pro has more RAM16 GB vs 8 GB
- Pixel 10 Pro has the faster chipGoogle Tensor G5 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
- Pixel 10 Pro has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6
- Pixel 10 Pro is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP64
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Pixel 10 Pro wins — BeastScore 85.6/100
The Pixel 10 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper selfie camera (42 MP vs 32 MP) and newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.4). The Nothing Phone (3a) is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,870 mAh).
Faster wired charging: 50W vs 30W · Lower launch price: $379 vs $999
Brighter screen: 3,300 nits vs 3,000 nits · More RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Common questions
Which is better: Nothing Phone (3a) or Pixel 10 Pro?
The Pixel 10 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper selfie camera (42 MP vs 32 MP) and newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.4). The Nothing Phone (3a) is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,870 mAh). BeastScore: Nothing Phone (3a) 86.0/100, Pixel 10 Pro 85.6/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (3a) and Pixel 10 Pro?
Nothing Phone (3a) has a 6.77-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Pixel 10 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4870 mAh battery.
How do Nothing Phone (3a) and Pixel 10 Pro compare for speed?
Nothing Phone (3a) scores 80/100 for performance; Pixel 10 Pro scores 95/100.
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