Head to head · October 2026
Nothing Phone (4a) vs Pixel 9a in Jordan
A head-to-head spec comparison in JOD — below the table is a conditional take: who each phone suits and which trade-offs matter, rather than one verdict for everyone.
Spec differences between the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Pixel 9a
The table uses published specs and the price status documented on each phone page (observed = from dated OpenSooq listings for new units, estimate = unverified). We have not tested either phone — a higher camera or battery number does not necessarily mean a better result.
| Nothing Phone (4a)319 JOD | Pixel 9a320 JOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (JOD) | 319 (estimate) | 320 (estimate) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen4 | Google Tensor G4 |
| Performance index | 60/100 | 60/100 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Base storage | 128GB+ | 256GB |
| Display | 6.78" AMOLED 1.5K | 6.3" OLED FHD+ |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Rear camera | 50+50+8 MP | 48+13 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP |
| Battery | 5,080 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 33 W | 23 W |
| Release period | February 2026 | April 2025 |
Who is the Nothing Phone (4a) for, and who is the Pixel 9a for?
Price: the Nothing Phone (4a) is JOD 1 cheaper (319 vs 320) — the Nothing Phone (4a) price is an estimate figure and the Pixel 9a price is an estimate figure.
Chipset: Snapdragon 7s Gen4 vs Google Tensor G4 — practically the same tier on our index (60 and 60/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Display: Nothing Phone (4a): AMOLED 1.5K, 144 Hz; Pixel 9a: OLED FHD+, 120 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 33 W vs 23 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Camera: Nothing Phone (4a) 50+50+8 MP (3 lenses) vs Pixel 9a 48+13 MP (2 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Who is it for? The Nothing Phone (4a) is both cheaper and higher on the chipset index — it suits most people unless you specifically want something from the Pixel 9a (platform, form factor, brand, or camera based on your own experience).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Chipset: Snapdragon 7s Gen4 vs Google Tensor G4 — practically the same tier on our index (60 and 60/100, derived from the chipset class, not from testing).
Display: Nothing Phone (4a): AMOLED 1.5K, 144 Hz; Pixel 9a: OLED FHD+, 120 Hz. Compare panel type and refresh rate for reading and scrolling; we have no measured brightness or colour results here.
Charging: rated power is 33 W vs 23 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Camera: Nothing Phone (4a) 50+50+8 MP (3 lenses) vs Pixel 9a 48+13 MP (2 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Who is it for? The Nothing Phone (4a) is both cheaper and higher on the chipset index — it suits most people unless you specifically want something from the Pixel 9a (platform, form factor, brand, or camera based on your own experience).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Note: Observed price = a representative new-unit price from dated OpenSooq listings; estimate = unverified reference. Specs come from official announcements; we have not tested either phone.