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Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3)

The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Nothing Phone (3) each come out ahead on 6 counts, so it comes down to which strengths matter to you.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro for

  • Faster wireless charging: 21 W vs 15 W
  • Lighter: 199 g vs 218 g (19 g less)
  • Thinner: 8.5 mm vs 9 mm
  • More compact: 7.8 mm shorter
  • Longer optical zoom: 5× vs 3×
  • More storage: up to 1 TB vs 512 GB

Pick the Nothing Phone (3) for

  • Bigger battery: 5,150 vs 4,700 mAh (10% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 65 W vs 27 W
  • Bigger screen: 6.67" vs 6.3"
  • Brighter display: 4,500 vs 3,000 nits peak
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
  • Newer: launched July 2025

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is 7.8 mm shorter, 3.6 mm narrower, 0.5 mm thinner and 19 g lighter than the Nothing Phone (3). Its screen is 0.37" smaller.

  • Google Pixel 9 Pro152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
  • Nothing Phone (3)160.6 × 75.6 × 9 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9 ProNothing Phone (3)
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024July 1, 20251
ReleasedSeptember 4, 2024July 15, 2025
Launch price$999$799 (better)
BodyGoogle Pixel 9 ProNothing Phone (3)
Size152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm160.6 × 75.6 × 9 mm
Thickness8.5 mm (better)9 mm
Weight199 g (better)218 g
Framepolished metalAluminum1
Backmatte glassGorilla Glass Victus1
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursPorcelain, Rose Quartz, Hazel, ObsidianWhite, Black
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9 ProNothing Phone (3)
Size6.3"6.67"
TypeLTPO OLEDAMOLED
Resolution1280 × 28561260 × 2800
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits4,500 nits (better)
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9 ProNothing Phone (3)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
CPU1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A5201Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)1
Ships withAndroid 14Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5
OS updates7 years (to Sep 2031)—
Security updates7 years (to Sep 2031)—
MemoryGoogle Pixel 9 ProNothing Phone (3)
RAM16 GB12 GB / 16 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (better)256 GB / 512 GB
Card slot—No1
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9 ProNothing Phone (3)
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide 48 MP Telephoto (5× optical)50 MP Main, OIS 50 MP Periscope telephoto (3× optical), OIS 50 MP Ultrawide
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5× (better)3×
Front42 MP50 MP
Video8K at 30 FPS4K at 60 fps1
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9 ProNothing Phone (3)
Capacity4,700 mAh5,150 mAh1 (better)
Wired charging27 W65 W (better)
Wireless charging21 W (better)15 W
Reverse wirelessYesYes
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9 ProNothing Phone (3)
5GYesYes1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 71
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCYesYes1
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
Headphone jack—No1
eSIMYesYes1
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9 ProNothing Phone (3)
FingerprintFingerprint Unlock1Under-display optical
Stereo speakersYesYes

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Nothing Phone (3) pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro bigger than the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro is 7.8 mm shorter, 3.6 mm narrower, 0.5 mm thinner and 19 g lighter than the Nothing Phone (3). Its screen is 0.37" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery: 5,150 mAh against 4,700 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which was cheaper at launch?
The Nothing Phone (3) launched at $799, against $999 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro (US launch prices; street prices drop over time).

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