Nothing caused a ruckus when it launched its uniquely designed phone in 2022, but three years on and the company has produced an epic premium Android for less.

Looking for the best-performing phone under $500? We compare the Pixel 9a, Nothing Phone 3a, Galaxy A36 5G, and Moto G to find which budget phone delivers.

Both phones have beautiful displays, with the Google Pixel 9A featuring a smaller 6.3-inch OLED display, and the Nothing Phone 3a featuring a slightly larger 6.7-inch AMOLED screen. The Pixel's ...