5 reasons to buy Google Pixel 6a over Nothing Phone 1

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Google is poised to disrupt the mid-range smartphone market with the launch of Pixel 6a later this month. For those looking for a new Android smartphone with an array of great cameras, Google’s standard Android experience, and fast internals, the Google Pixel 6a is an excellent option.

But the Pixel 6a isn’t the end of the road. The mid-range smartphone market is filled with plenty of options from Samsung, Motorola, TCL and OnePlus. In addition, earlier this week, Nothing unveiled its first budget smartphone, the Nothing Phone 1. And, like the Google Pixel 6a, Nothing Phone (1) also offers a lot for its money.

Google Pixel 6a vs. Nothing Phone 1 is sure to be one of the hottest topics this summer, but here’s why we think you should consider buying the Google Pixel 6a over Nothing Phone (1).

5 reasons to buy Google Pixel 6a over Nothing Phone 1

1. Faster Android updates, Pixel exclusive software features

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While nothing says the phone (1) will get major Android updates for three years, which is similar to what Google is offering with the Pixel 6a, Google Pixel smartphones will always be the first to receive Android updates. In addition, the Google Pixel 6a gets monthly security patch updates. On the other hand, Nothing Phone 1 will receive security patches once every two months.

Another benefit of owning the Google Pixel 6a is access to Pixel exclusive features. On Google Pixel 6a, you can enjoy features such as Google Assistant voice typing (which allows accurate voice dictation without internet), Live HDR, offline translations and photo editing features such as Face Unblur and Magic Eraser, and much more. Lake. However, these features are not present on the Nothing Phone (1).

2. Better IP Rating

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While the Nothing Phone 1 offers durable building materials — Gorilla Glass 5 on the Nothing Phone 1 versus Gorilla Glass 3 on the Google Pixel 6a — the smartphone loses out when it comes to IP rating. The Nothing Phone 1 offers IP53 dust and water resistance, while the Google Pixel 6a comes with IP67 dust and water resistance. If you’re someone who wants to take your smartphone to a water park/beach or has kids nearby, the Google Pixel 6a seems like a better buy.

3. Reliable cameras

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Nothing Phone 1 has an advantage over the Google Pixel 6a when we compare the camera specs on paper: 50MP vs 12.2MP primary camera and 50MP vs 12MP ultra-wide camera. However, Google has set a benchmark when it comes to cameras on Android smartphones. Regardless of the lighting conditions, you can bet that the Google Pixel smartphones will take beautiful photos. While we have yet to test the cameras on Nothing Phone (1) and make the final decision, it’s really hard to beat Google in this category. Make sure you are subscribed to Pocketnow’s YouTube Channel for the full review of the Nothing Phone (1) and Google Pixel 6a.

4. Faster Processor

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The Google Pixel 6a comes with a faster processor compared to the Nothing Phone (1). The Pixel 6a has the same flagship processor as the Pixel 6 Pro, the Google Tensor SoC. As we all know, Google Tensor chip is built on 5nm node process. It comes with an octa-core CPU with two Cortex-X1 cores clocked at 2.8GHz, two Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.25GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. It also offers advanced ML and AI capabilities.

On the other hand, Nothing Phone (1) is powered by Qualcomm’s mid-range Snapdragon 778G+ processor. It is built on the 6nm node process. Although the Snapdragon 778G+ is also an octa-core chipset, the cores are less powerful compared to the Google Tensor chip. If you are looking for a top performance smartphone, we recommend that you prefer the Google Pixel 6a over Nothing Phone 1.

5. Lightweight and compact

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Google Pixel 6a is both compact and lightweight compared to the Nothing Phone 1. While the Nothing Phone (1) weighs more than 193 grams, the Google Pixel 6a weighs just 178 grams. The Pixel 6a, with its slightly smaller 6.1-inch display, is also smaller in size meaning it would fit better in your hands than the Nothing Phone 1. If you’re looking for a smartphone that’s easy to carry around and gives a compact feel, the Google Pixel 6a is an excellent option.

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