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Nothing Phone (2a) vs Google Pixel 8

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Nothing Phone (2a) vs Google Pixel 8

71 out of 100
Nothing Phone (2a)
VS
76 out of 100
Google Pixel 8
Nothing Phone (2a)
Google Pixel 8

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.7-inch Nothing Phone (2a) (with MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro) that was released on March 5, 2024, against the Google Pixel 8, which is powered by Google Tensor G3 and came out 5 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Shows 52% longer battery life (29:55 vs 19:39 hours)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Has a 0.5 inch larger screen size
  • Comes with 425 mAh larger battery capacity: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Has 2 SIM card slots
  • Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 27W)
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8
  • 60% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1142K versus 714K)
  • Delivers 48% higher peak brightness (1459 against 989 nits)
  • Handles wireless charging up to 18W
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • Slow-motion recording at 240FPS
  • The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
  • Ready for eSIM technology

Review

Evaluation of Nothing Phone (2a) and Google Pixel 8 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Phone (2a)
vs
Pixel 8

Display

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Size6.7 inches6.2 inches
Resolution1080 x 2412 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI394 ppi428 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (30-120 Hz)Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness700 nits2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1300 nits1400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10+Yes, HDR10+
Touch sampling rate240 Hz -
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio87.8%87.1%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99.3%99.2%
PWM90 Hz170 Hz
Response time1 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Phone (2a)
989 nits
Pixel 8+48%
1459 nits

Design and build

Height161.7 mm (6.37 inches)150.5 mm (5.93 inches)
Width76.3 mm (3 inches)70.8 mm (2.79 inches)
Thickness8.6 mm (0.34 inches)8.9 mm (0.35 inches)
Weight190 g (6.7 oz)187 g (6.6 oz)
WaterproofIP54IP68
Advanced coolingVapor chamber -
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialPlasticMetal
ColorsWhite, BlackBlack, Gray, Rose gold
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Phone (2a)+1%
87.8%
Pixel 8
87.1%

Performance

Tests of Nothing Phone (2a) and Google Pixel 8 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7200 ProGoogle Tensor G3
Max clock2800 MHz3000 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)9 (1 + 4 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 2 cores at 2.8 GHz: Cortex-A715		- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3
L3 cache4 MB -
ManufacturingTSMCSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)MediaTek APU 650Yes
GraphicsMali-G610 MP4Mali-G715 MP7
GPU shading units256896
GPU clock1130 MHz890 MHz
FLOPS~578.6 GFLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Phone (2a)
1125
Pixel 8+51%
1697
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Phone (2a)
2563
Pixel 8+67%
4281
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Phone (2a)
714660
Pixel 8+60%
1142697
CPU216662355012
GPU175938374696
Memory152470183080
UX169590229909
Total score7146601142697
Samples[17 tests][9 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size8, 12 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X
Memory clock2133 MHz4200 MHz
Channels24
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMNothing OS 2.5Stock Android
OS size21 GB14 GB

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh4575 mAh
Max charge power45 W27 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo Yes (18 W)
Reverse chargingNoYes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (59% in 30 min)Yes (56% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:03 hr1:16 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing11:32 hr08:08 hr
Watching video18:30 hr14:06 hr
Gaming06:26 hr04:49 hr
Standby148 hr81 hr
General battery life
Phone (2a)+52%
29:55 hr
Pixel 8
19:39 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution8192 x 61448192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion120 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens114°126°
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 50 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Focal length24 mm25 mm
SensorSamsung ISOCELL GN9Samsung GNV
Sensor size1/1.56"1/1.31"
Pixel size1 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusLaser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution50 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSamsung S5KJN1Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor size1/2.76"1/2.9"
Pixel size0.64 micron1.25 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh - 70
Preview - 64
Zoom - 129
Samples - Photo samples of Google Pixel 8 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels32 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Image resolution6528 x 48963648 x 2736
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal length - 21 mm
SensorSony IMX615 -
Sensor size1/2.74"1/3.1"
Pixel size0.8 micron1.22 micron
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*21
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandby -
eSIM support*NoYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat* - 20
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Phone (2a)
88.9 dB
Pixel 8
89 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeFlagship
AnnouncedMarch 2024October 2023
Release dateMarch 2024October 2023
Launch price$329$699
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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