Comparing Google's Pixel 6a vs the Nothing Phone 1 vs Samsung's Galaxy A53 5G, testing which mid-range 2022 smartphone is best for camera performance, gaming, battery life and beyond! I've used the Pixel 6a, Nothing Phone 1 and Samsung A53 as my full-time phone (full review of Google's mobile coming soon), and it certainly is a tough choice. Personally I'd go Pixel, but each smartphone has its own advantages and drawbacks. For camera tech, this trio all use very different hardware. The Nothing Phone 1 and Pixel 6a produce natural looking photos, while Samsung's Galaxy A53 tends to make colours pop. If you're a gamer then the A53 definitely shouldn't be your choice, with that limited Exynos chipset. In fact, Carl Pei's smartphone is the best choice for Genshin Impact fans, coping well under duress. On the flip side, it's not so hot for battery life. The Nothing Phone 1 is the most premium handset here with its aluminium frame and Gorilla Glass rear. However, it's not water resistant like the Pixel 6a and Galaxy A53 5G. All three mid-range mobiles serve up an OLED screen although Google's is sadly stuck at 60Hz, while you also get a stereo speaker setup. So which phone is your favourite? Let us know in the comments! Google Pixel 6a vs Nothing Phone 1 vs Samsung Galaxy A53 Chapters: 0:00 - A tremendous trio indeed 0:52 - Design 3:20 - Android & features 6:47 - Display & audio 8:06 - Performance & gaming 10:44 - Battery life 12:20 - Cameras 15:06 - Verdict