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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Nothing Phone (2a)
Product A: Google
109 of 162 known
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Product B: Nothing
81 of 162 known
Change Nothing Phone (2a)
91 of 154 fields differ
- 52 different values
- 39 known for one only
- 18 the same
- 45 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- OS support period (claimed)A: 7yearsB: 3yearsGoogle is 4 years higher.
- Peak brightnessA: 2,400nitsB: 1,300nitsGoogle is 1,100 nits higher.
- Security support period (claimed)A: 7yearsB: 4yearsGoogle is 3 years higher.
- Geekbench multi-coreA: 4,492pointsB: 2,592pointsGoogle is 1,900 points higher.
- Geekbench single-coreA: 1,766pointsB: 1,128pointsGoogle is 638 points higher.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 30WB: 45WNothing is 15 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGoogle: 76.5 × 162.6 mm
- BNothing: 76.3 × 161.7 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.

General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
Google Pixel 7 Pro12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8-Pro-review-Powerful-Android-smartphone-with-seven-years-of-updates.765989.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's Pixel 8 Pro review calls the Pixel 8 Pro the direct successor of the Pixel 7 Pro.
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Successor
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-9-Pro-XL-review-Top-smartphone-with-more-of-a-high-end-feeling-also-in-terms-of-price.911586.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's Pixel 9 Pro XL review calls the Pixel 9 Pro XL the actual successor to the Pixel 8 Pro.14Reviewgsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_pro_xl_vs_pixel_8_pro_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-64427.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison calls the Pixel 8 Pro the predecessor of the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Nothing Phone (3a)8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-elegant-all-rounder-presses-all-the-right-buttons-Nothing-Phone-3a-review.994680.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Nothing Phone (3a) replaces the Nothing Phone (2a).9Press article9to5google.com/2025/03/04/nothing-phone-3a-series-hands-onRead 23 October 20269to5Google calls the Nothing Phone (3a) the direct sequel to the Nothing Phone (2a).
Launch price (US)
From $9991Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 20263Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-8-proRead 10 October 20266Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 20267Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-review-2629p3.phpRead 10 October 2026
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Mint1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker says colour availability varies by region and channel.
Black, Milk, White1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026Current global variantOptions proves Black/Milk in 8+128 and 12+256. Exact German review separately proves White only at lower 8/128 capacity.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Review-The-first-affordable-Nothing-smartphone.830990.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Security support period (claimed)
Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Not available
Front
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026
Corning Gorilla Glass 51Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Not available
Water resistance time
Not available
MIL-STD-810
Not available
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Dual SIM with a single nano-SIM and an eSIM. The number of active eSIMs is not stated.
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026Maker dual nano-SIM 4FF. Exact German review independently states no eSIM.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
489.6ppi
394.4ppi
Aspect ratio
Not available
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Not available
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Not available
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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HDR playback formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026Current maker explicitly certifies HDR10+ display. Exact review separately names HDR10 and HLG display support. Ultra HDR photo processing is not recorded-video HDR.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Review-The-first-affordable-Nothing-smartphone.830990.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact display paragraph explicitly says HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG support. These are display formats, not video recording formats.
PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
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Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-X3 | 2.91 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A715 | 2.37 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A510 | 1.7 |
BNothing Phone (2a)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | ARM Cortex-A715 | 2.8 |
| 6 | ARM Cortex-A510 | 2 |
Max CPU clock
2.91GHz
2.8GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
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Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Not available
Memory card
Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.68 | 25 | 1/1.31" | 1.2 | Octa PD | Yes | Not available | 82° |
| Ultrawide | 48 | 1.95 | Not available | 1/2.0" | 0.8 | Quad PD | Not available | Not available | 125.5° |
| Periscope telephoto | 48 | 2.8 | 113 | 1/2.55" | 0.7 | Quad PD | Yes | 5× | 21.8° |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker gives resolution, aperture, pixel width, field of view, Octa PD main, Quad PD ultrawide and telephoto, 5x optical zoom and OIS on wide and telephoto. Sensor formats of the ultrawide and telephoto and the 25 mm and 113 mm equivalent focal lengths come from the GSMArena spec page, which also calls the 5x lens a periscope telephoto.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Sensor formats of the ultrawide and telephoto, the 25 mm and 113 mm equivalent focal lengths and the periscope telephoto wording come from the spec row Main Camera.
BNothing Phone (2a)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.88 | 24 | 1/1.56" | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Samsung GN9 |
| Ultrawide | 50 | 2.2 | 15 | 1/2.76" | Not available | Not available | 114° | Samsung JN1 |
Source1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026Two physical cameras. Main f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch format and 24 mm equivalent. Compact PDAF corroborates detailed generic autofocus. Ultrawide f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch format, 15 mm equivalent and 114-degree FoV. Main Samsung GN9 and ultrawide Samsung JN1 are independently identified by exact German review. No digital crop becomes an optical lens.2Maker product pagecheckout.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2aRead 5 October 20266Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Review-The-first-affordable-Nothing-smartphone.830990.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact camera paragraph identifies Samsung GN9 main and Samsung JN1 ultrawide. Other main/ultrawide properties are independently primary-sourced.
Number of rear cameras
3
2
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
5×
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
Not available
Flash
Not available
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Camera features
Pro controls, High-resolution images, Ultra HDR, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion auto-focus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+, Multi-zone laser detect autofocus1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Camera features list, plus the multi-zone LDAF sensor listed with the rear camera.
TrueLens Engine, Ultra XDR, Motion Capture, Night Mode, Portrait Optimiser, Action Mode1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
BNothing Phone (2a)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker video formats line.
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Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
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Front cameras
AGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 10.5 | 2.2 | 20 | 1/3.1" | 1.22 | Dual Pixel PDAF | 95° |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker: 10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera with autofocus, 1.22 um pixels, f/2.2 and 95 degree field of view. Sensor format and 20 mm equivalent come from the GSMArena spec page.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Selfie camera row gives the 1/3.1 inch sensor format and the 20 mm equivalent focal length.
BNothing Phone (2a)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2.2 | 21 | 1/2.74" | 89° |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
BNothing Phone (2a)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Front autofocus
Yes
Not available
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Not available
Audio features
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Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Model GC3VE.
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026
3G bands
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B30, B32, B38, B40, B41, B42, B46, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Exact model GC3VE, not a world union.
B1, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B661Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n781Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Exact model GC3VE sub-6 list. US model G1MNW with mmWave is a separate variant.
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n781Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026Exact 13-band global NR list. No mmWave inferred.
5G modes
5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Wi-Fi calling
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
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NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Rest of the world list. The US list has no BeiDou and the India list adds NavIC.
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
Not available
IR blaster
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FM radio
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Optical, under-display5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Maker says under-display fingerprint sensor. GSMArena says optical.
Optical, under-display1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026
Face unlock
Sensors
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature sensor1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker lists a gyrometer.
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Extra buttons
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Haptic motor
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
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Battery capacity (typical)
5,050mAh1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Typical capacity.
Not available
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
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Claimed battery life
AGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 24 |
BNothing Phone (2a)
Not availableMaximum wired charging power (claimed)
45W1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagecheckout.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2aRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualtccm.com/userfiles/phone-2a-user-guide-e954adc1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging paragraph explicitly states handset 45 W. Unscoped one-hour full charge does not establish an empty starting level.
Wired charging standards
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Not available
Wireless charging
No6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Review-The-first-affordable-Nothing-smartphone.830990.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review conclusion explicitly says wireless charging is unsupported.7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/22960531303057-Can-I-use-other-wireless-chargers-to-charge-Phone-2aRead 5 October 2026Exact maker model FAQ explicitly excludes wireless charging using other chargers, independently corroborating the exact review false value. This receiver claim does not prove the type of generic reverse output. The original manual page 8 Qi-output paragraph remains separately qualified and does not override current primary support.
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
AnTuTu
Display brightness (measured)
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
Not available
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
Not available
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In the box
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In the box
1-metre USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch adaptor, SIM tool1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026
Nothing Phone (2a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), Safety information and warranty card, Screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector2Maker product pagecheckout.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026Original complete maker list: phone, c-c cable, safety and warranty information, pre-applied film and SIM tool. No optional case or adapter.
Links
Not compared
Product page
blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-8-pro3Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-8-proRead 10 October 2026Maker launch page for Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The old store product page now sells refurbished units only.
intl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2a1Maker product pageintl.nothing.tech/products/phone-2aRead 5 October 2026Current full maker page and original checkout technical page were opened. Prototype French one-page PDF is titled NOT FINAL and is not used for unique final facts or EAN values. Compact Reverse charging 5 W does not identify wired versus wireless output. Original manual claims a Qi output coil while current primary FAQs exclude wireless charging. Output type remains unproved, so reverse-wired support is omitted rather than inferred from receiver charging absence.
Spec sheet
Manual
support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/136621362Owner's manualsupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/13662136Read 10 October 2026
www.tccm.com/userfiles/phone-2a-user-guide-e954adc1.pdf3Owner's manualtccm.com/userfiles/phone-2a-user-guide-e954adc1.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker English 12-page guide at public TCCM distributor mirror. Hardware layout and charging page inspected. Physical PDF page 8 Battery share claims Qi-compatible wireless output through a wireless coil. This conflicts with current primary no-wireless FAQ and is not used to prove a coil, wired output or receiver charging.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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