Here is how Carl Pei defended his Nothing Phone (1) argument against Pixel 6a Comparison
In the world of smartphones, comparisons are inevitable. However, a recent Twitter exchange between a user and Carl Pei, founder of Nothing, caught our attention. The user asked about a comparison between the Nothing Phone (1) and the Google Pixel 6a, which was launched last year in July.
Carl Pei provided a conclusive and subtle response that we’re excited to share with you!
I find it odd that Nothing Phone (1) gets compared to the Pixel 6a. It's a good device, but has a completely different positioning and value proposition.
6a is Pixel's entry level smartphone. Phone (1) is our flagship smartphone. The BOM (bill of material) cost to build the… https://t.co/8SgQBiY6lv
— Carl Pei (@getpeid) March 17, 2023
I find it odd that Nothing Phone (1) gets compared to the Pixel 6a. It’s a good device but has a completely different positioning and value proposition. 6a is Pixel’s entry-level smartphone. Phone (1) is our flagship smartphone. The BOM (bill of material) cost to build the Phone (1) is significantly higher than 6a.
But for the sake of argument, here are some advantages of the Phone (1): –
Symmetrical bezels around the screen vs. a large chin on the 6a.
This is very satisfying for those who demand good design. – Gorilla Glass 5 vs. plastic backside, again feels way more premium.
– Better processor for faster performance. – Way better camera hardware, although we have some catching up to do with them on software.
– 120Hz vs. 60Hz display refresh rate for a noticeable difference in smoothness when scrolling.
– Noticeably bigger screen, 6.55″ vs. 6.1″, for better media consumption.
– I prefer Nothing OS to Pure Android from an aesthetics and optimization/polish/finesse perspective, although both are nice.
– Faster wired charging and support for wireless charging which doesn’t exist on the 6a.
We also believe that the Nothing Phone (1) is definitely a well-rounded phone with decent features and competitive pricing. However, we leave it up to you to decide which phone comes out on top – the Nothing Phone (1) or the Google Pixel 6A.
