Google Pixel 10 vs Nothing Phone (3)

The Google Pixel 10 scores 7.7 in our rating, and the Nothing Phone (3) scores 8.4. The Google Pixel 10 leads in software support, while the Nothing Phone (3) is ahead in display, performance, camera, battery and value for money. The Google Pixel 10 is the newer phone, announced Aug 20, 2025.

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Google Google Pixel 10
7.7 From $799
Nothing Nothing Phone (3)
8.4 From $799
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Key differences

Why choose the Google Pixel 10

  • Longer optical zoom 5× vs 3×
  • Longer OS update support 7 years vs 5 years
  • Newer model Aug 20, 2025 vs Jul 1, 2025
  • Lighter 204 g vs 218 g
  • Thinner 8.6 mm vs 8.99 mm
  • Satellite messaging

Why choose the Nothing Phone (3)

  • Bigger battery 5,150 mAh vs 4,970 mAh
  • Faster wired charging 65 W vs 29 W
  • Bigger screen 6.67 inches vs 6.3 inches
  • Brighter screen 4,500 nits vs 3,000 nits
  • More RAM 12 GB / 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • More storage 256 GB / 512 GB vs 128 GB / 256 GB

PhoneRanked scores

Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Spec Google Pixel 10Nothing Phone (3)
Overall 7.7 8.4
Display 8.0 8.5
Performance 7.1 7.6
Camera 7.5 8.2
Battery 5.5 6.5
Design 8.5 8.3
Software support 9.2 8.4
Value for money 4.8 6.0

Display

Spec Google Pixel 10Nothing Phone (3)
Size 6.3 inches 6.67 inches
Type OLED, Actua display OLED, Flexible AMOLED
Resolution 1080 × 2424 px 1260 × 2800 px
Pixel density 422 ppi 460 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh ✕ No ✕ No
Peak brightness 3,000 nits 4,500 nits
HDR — HDR10+
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Gorilla Glass 7i

Performance

Spec Google Pixel 10Nothing Phone (3)
Process 3 nm 4 nm
Max CPU clock 3.78 GHz 3.21 GHz
GPU PowerVR DXT-48-1536 Adreno 825
Geekbench 6 single-core — 2,212
Geekbench 6 multi-core — 7,161
AnTuTu — 1,975,046
RAM 12 GB 12 GB / 16 GB
Storage 128 GB / 256 GB 256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type UFS 3.1 UFS 4.0
microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Google Pixel 10Nothing Phone (3)
Main camera 48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2" 50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.3"
Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 10.8 MP, 5× optical 50 MP, 3× optical, periscope
Optical zoom 5× 3×
Rear cameras 3 3
Rear video 4K@60 4K@60
Front camera 10.5 MP 50 MP
Front video 4K@60 4K@60

Battery and charging

Spec Google Pixel 10Nothing Phone (3)
Capacity 4,970 mAh 5,150 mAh
Battery type — Silicon-carbon
Wired charging 29 W 65 W
Wireless charging 15 W 15 W
Reverse wireless ✕ No ✓ Yes
Charger in box ✕ No ✕ No

Design and build

Spec Google Pixel 10Nothing Phone (3)
Dimensions 152.8 × 72 × 8.6 mm 160.6 × 75.59 × 8.99 mm
Thickness 8.6 mm 8.99 mm
Weight 204 g 218 g
Form factor Bar Bar
Frame Aluminum Aluminum
Back Glass Glass
Water resistance IP68 IP68
Fingerprint Under-display ultrasonic Under-display optical
3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No
SIM eSIM only Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian White, Black

Connectivity and features

Spec Google Pixel 10Nothing Phone (3)
5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 6.0 6.0
USB USB-C 3.x USB-C 2.0
NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack ✕ No ✕ No
Stereo speakers ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Satellite ✓ Yes ✕ No
IR blaster ✕ No ✕ No

Software

Spec Google Pixel 10Nothing Phone (3)
OS at launch Android 16 Android 15
Interface — Nothing OS 3.5
OS updates 7 years 5 years
Security updates 7 years 7 years

Launch and price

Spec Google Pixel 10Nothing Phone (3)
Announced Aug 20, 2025 Jul 1, 2025
Released Aug 28, 2025 Jul 15, 2025
Status Released Released
US launch price $799 $799

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