Google Pixel 11a vs Nothing Phone (4a)
The Google Pixel 11a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G6, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11a leads — 65/100 vs 62/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 11a is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 1,039,119).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 11a
Nothing Phone (4a)
What makes Google Pixel 11a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 3168
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (61/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 11a vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the Google Pixel 11a scores 3 points higher (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a leads (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (61/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 11a | Nothing Phone (4a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1933536 | 1039119 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2755 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7563 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | — | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3350 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: —
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 11a
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2424
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 11a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 10W
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 11a and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 11a leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Google Pixel 11a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11a notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (83/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11a and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11a (61/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11a and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 11a or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Google Pixel 11a edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11a and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Google Pixel 11a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11a or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11a or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Google Pixel 11a leads on performance (83/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 11a over the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Google Pixel 11a is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.