Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Obsidian 128GB
Nothing Phone A059 Black 256GB
What Buyers Say
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Obsidian 128GB
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is highly praised for its stunning display, excellent camera system, and clean software with useful AI features. Users appreciate the long battery life and fast charging, though some note it can get warm during heavy use and charging speeds could be faster. Overall, it's considered a top-tier flagship, especially for photography enthusiasts and those invested in the Google ecosystem.
Pros
- Stunning display
- Excellent camera system
- Clean software with AI features
- Long battery life
- Fast charging
Cons
- Gets warm during heavy use
- Charging speed could be faster
- Slightly heavy
- Fingerprint magnet on sides
- Pricey
Nothing Phone A059 Black 256GB
The Nothing Phone (3a) is generally well-received for its unique design, clean software, and strong value for the price. Users praise the Glyph lights, battery life, and performance, though some note the camera is not top-tier and a few report issues like lag or a screen defect. Overall, it's seen as a solid alternative to pricier flagships.
Pros
- Unique design with Glyph lights
- Clean software without bloatware
- Great value for the price
- Good battery life
- Smooth performance
Cons
- Camera not flagship-level
- Screen defect after update
- Laggy performance in some units
- Battery life lacking for some
- No screen protector included
Scores
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Nothing Phone A059 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2992 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | — |
| HDR | ✓★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | — |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 3.10★ | — |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 42 MP★ | 32 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x | 30X★ |
| Video | 8K★ | 4K |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,060 mAh★ | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 37W★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Fast Charging | PD3.0, PPS | — |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB Type-C |
| SIM | Dual-SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | — |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | IP64 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.22 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | — |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Obsidian 128GB
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (19th percentile)19th %ile
Nothing Phone A059 Black 256GB
- Strong camera (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Below average feature (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 40 specs.