Nothing Phone A059 Black 256GB

Nothing Phone A059 Black 256GB

Nothing
47 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB

Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB

Google
91 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Nothing Phone A059 Black 256GB

78 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

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
👍 Design 8
👍 Value for money 6
🤔 Battery life 5
🤔 Performance 5
👍 Software 4
👎 Camera 3

Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB

82 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is widely praised for its exceptional camera quality, long battery life, and premium feel. Users highlight the smooth performance and useful AI features, though some note the phone is heavy and the camera bump glass scratches easily. A few users mention occasional freezing and a learning curve for those switching from Apple.

Pros
  • Exceptional camera quality
  • Long battery life
  • Premium build and feel
  • Smooth performance
  • Useful AI features
Cons
  • Heavy and bulky
  • Camera bump glass scratches easily
  • Occasional freezing
  • Learning curve for Apple users
  • Similar to Pixel 9
👍 Camera quality 7
👍 Battery life 5
🤔 Build quality 4
👍 Performance 4
🤔 Ease of use 3
👍 Value for money 2

Scores

Photography
Nothing
50
Google
97
Flagship
Nothing
43
Google
92
Foldable
Nothing
46
Google
92
Gaming
Nothing
39
Google
90
Battery Life
Nothing
47
Google
83
Rugged
Nothing
29
Google
82
Business
Nothing
36
Google
80
Compact
Nothing
33
Google
80
Budget
Nothing
65
Google
79

Specifications

Nothing Phone A059Google Pixel 10 Pro
Display
Screen Size6.86.3
Display TypeAMOLED★OLED
Resolution—1280 x 2856
Refresh Rate—120 Hz★
Brightness—3300 nits★
HDR—✓★
Performance
Processor—3.78 GHz
Processor ModelSnapdragon 7s Gen 3 5GGoogle Tensor G5
CPU Cores—8★
CPU Speed—3.78★
RAM12 GB16 GB★
Storage256 GB★128 GB
Storage Type—Zoned UFS
Expandable✗—
Camera
Main Camera50 MP50 MP
Camera Count33
Ultrawide8 MP48 MP★
Telephoto50 MP★48 MP
Front Camera32 MP42 MP★
Optical Zoom30X100x★
Video4K8K★
OIS—✓★
Battery & Charging
Battery5,000 mAh★4,870 mAh
Wired Charging—30W★
Wireless Charging✗✓★
Fast Charging—Fast Charging
ConnectorUSB-CUSB-C
Connectivity
5G✓✓
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7★
Bluetooth—6.0
NFC✓✓
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C★
SIMNano SIMeSIM
eSIM—✓★
Design & Build
Water ResistanceIP64IP68★
Form Factorbarbar
Weight0.20 kg★0.21 kg
Fingerprint—in-display
Face Recognition—✓★
OSAndroidAndroid
Headphone Jack✗✓★
Stereo Speakers—✓★

Pros & Cons

Nothing Phone A059 Black 256GB

  • Strong camera (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong performance (68th percentile)
  • Below average feature (24th percentile)

Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB

  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong camera (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Below average affordability (15th percentile)15th %ile

Pricing

Nothing Phone A059 Black 256GB

No current pricing available

Google Pixel 10 Pro Obsidian 128GB

Verdict

★ Winner: Google Pixel 10 Pro

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 42 specs.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Better at:

BudgetGamingRuggedCompactBusinessFlagshipFoldablePhotographyBattery Life

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