Google Pixel 10 vs Nothing Phone (3)

Key differences
- The Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery: 5,500mAh against 4,970mAh.
- Only the Google Pixel 10 has a dedicated telephoto camera.
- The Google Pixel 10 promises longer software support: 7 years of OS updates against 5.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Google Pixel 10 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 9.1/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Brand | Google Pixel | Nothing |
| Model | Pixel 10 | Phone (3) |
| India launch date | 20 August 2025 | 1 July 2025 |
| First sale | 28 August 2025 | 15 July 2025 |
| Launch price | From ₹79,999 | From ₹79,999 |
| Variants | 12GB RAM + 256GB | 12GB RAM + 256GB · 16GB RAM + 512GB |
| Display | 6.3", Actua OLED, 1080x2424, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak | 6.67", Flexible AMOLED, 1260 x 2800, 120Hz, 4,500 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Processor | Google Tensor G5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear camera | 48MP main + 13MP ultrawide + 10.8MP telephoto (5x) | 50MP main + 50MP periscope (3x optical) + 50MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 10.5MP | 50MP |
| Rear video | 4K@60 | 4K |
| Front video | 4K@60 | Not published |
| Battery | 4,970mAh | 5,500mAh |
| Wired charging | Not published | 65W |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android, Nothing OS |
| OS updates promised | 7 years | 5 years |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 204 g | 218 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.99 mm |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Not published |
| Fingerprint | Not published | in-display optical |
| Colours | Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, Obsidian | Black, White |
Frequently asked questions
Google Pixel 10 or Nothing Phone (3) — which is better?
On our spec score the Google Pixel 10 is ahead, 9.1/10 against 8.5/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery: 5,500mAh against 4,970mAh. Only the Google Pixel 10 has a dedicated telephoto camera.