Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Nothing Phone 3
The Verdict
The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Nothing Phone 3 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Nothing Phone 3 is the cheaper of the two at $799 versus $999, a difference of about $200. The Nothing Phone 3 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Google Pixel 9 Pro stands out for compact flagship size with no spec compromise, while Nothing Phone 3 is praised for unique glyph interface design with customizable led patterns. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 9 Pro if…
- →Compact flagship size with no spec compromise
- →Identical triple camera system to the XL model
- →Bright 3000-nit LTPO display
Buy the Nothing Phone 3 if…
- →Unique Glyph Interface design with customizable LED patterns
- →50 MP triple camera with 3x periscope telephoto
- →Clean Nothing OS with 5 years of Android upgrades
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Pros
- Compact flagship size with no spec compromise
- Identical triple camera system to the XL model
- Bright 3000-nit LTPO display
- Seven years of software support
- 16 GB RAM for advanced AI features
Cons
- Smaller 4700 mAh battery limits endurance
- Slow 27W wired charging
- Tensor G4 trails competitors in benchmarks
- Premium pricing
Nothing Phone 3
Pros
- Unique Glyph Interface design with customizable LED patterns
- 50 MP triple camera with 3x periscope telephoto
- Clean Nothing OS with 5 years of Android upgrades
- 65W fast charging and 15W wireless charging
- IP68 water and dust resistance
Cons
- 218g is on the heavier side
- USB 2.0 instead of USB 3.x
- Camera post-processing behind top flagships
Full Specifications
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Nothing Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 15, Nothing OS 3.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72.0 x 8.5 mm | 160.6 x 75.6 x 9.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, 1/1.3", OIS, PDAF |
| Front camera | 42 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps (Video Boost), 4K@60fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.7, 3x optical zoom, periscope, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.7, 123-degree | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5150 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 65W wired |
| Wireless charging | 21W (Pixel Stand) | 15W wireless, 5W reverse |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | OLED, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 2856 x 1280 | 1260 x 2800 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 3000 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.0 GHz A720 + 2x2.8 GHz A720 + 2x2.0 GHz A720) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MC7 | Adreno 825 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 (tri-band) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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