Google Pixel 9a Smartphone 8/256 GB vs Nothing Phone 4a 8/256 GB
81/100
Google Pixel 9a Smartphone 8/256 GB
₹49,999
84/100
Nothing Phone 4a 8/256 GB
₹42,498
Display
Screen Size
6.3
inches
6.78
inches
Display Type
OLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2424 px (FHD+)
1224 x 2720
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
2700
nits
4500
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Google Tensor G4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SM7635-AC
AnTuTu Score
1104665
1176492
RAM
8
GB
8
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
Operating System
Android v15
Android v16
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, Wide Angle (82° field-of-view), f/1.7, 1/2", Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN8, 0.8μm, up to 8x Digital Zoom, 25 mm
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.57", Samsung S5KGN9, 1µm, 24 mm, OIS
Secondary Camera
13 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.1", Sony Exmor RS IMX712, 1.12μm
50 MP, Periscope, f/2.88, 1/2.75", 0.64µm, upto 70x Digital Zoom, upto 3.5x Optical Zoom, 50 mm, OIS
Tertiary Camera
—
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 15 mm
Front Camera
13 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.1", Sony Exmor RS IMX712, 1.12μm, 20 mm
MP
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.44"
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @60 fps Full HD @240 fps
4K @30fps
Front Video Recording
—
—
Camera Features
Continuous Laser Autofocus, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, OIS, Dual LED Flash, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, HDR mode, Macro Mode, 8x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Optical Image stabilization, Slow Motion, Macro Video, Stereo recording
Autofocus, Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, Flash, Screen flash, Optical Zoom, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, Micro Movie, Dual View, Live Photo, Panorama, Ultra HD Document, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro Mode, Food, Underwater Photography, Dolby Vision HDR, Ultra XDR, Gyro-EIS
Memory
Internal Storage
256
GB
256
GB
Expandable Storage
no
no
Battery
Battery Capacity
5100
mAh
5400
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
23
W
50
W
Wireless Charging
yes
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.3
v5.4
Design
Weight
185.9
g
205
g
Build Material
Back: Plastic
-
Glass
-
Colors
Porcelain
White
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
—
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-04-16
2026-03-05
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
yes
OS Updates
7 Years
3 Year
Security Updates
7 Years
6 Year
Model Name
Google Pixel 9A
Nothing Phone 4a
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Great camera with AI tools that actually earn their place
- Clean software and 7 years of updates
- IP68 water resistance for everyday peace of mind
- Smooth, vivid display built for media
- Battery holds up well for moderate use
- Strong overall package for the price
! Consider before buying…
- No charger in the box — buy one separately
- Battery struggles under heavy GPS and streaming use
- Not the phone for serious mobile gamers
- Thick bezels that feel a generation behind
- Charging speed trails most competitors
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Zoom camera pulls in crisp detail from a distance
- Display stays bright and vivid even in direct sun
- Full day of battery life without sweating it
- Charges from flat to full in around an hour
- Glass build that actually looks different from everything else
- Clean software, and update support that outlasts the competition
! Consider before buying…
- 256GB and that's your lot — no card slot
- 5G drops signal more than it should in weaker areas
- Heavy users may not make it to bedtime
- Feels pricey for where it sits in the mid-range
- No headphone jack — adapters or wireless, pick one
Compare Prices
₹49,999
₹42,498