How do the scores compare?

Nothing Phone (1) scores 45/100 overall; Nothing Phone (3a) scores 52.4/100. Nothing Phone (1) wins 5 individual spec rows, Nothing Phone (3a) wins 10.

What are the main differences between the Nothing Phone (1) and the Nothing Phone (3a)?

Nothing Phone (1) advantages: 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP. Nothing Phone (3a) advantages: Stronger performance score: 35 vs 32; Stronger display score: 59 vs 47; Stronger camera score: 55 vs 52; Stronger battery score: 59 vs 46; Stronger features score: 73 vs 65; Lower launch price: $379 vs $469.

Which is cheaper: Nothing Phone (1) or Nothing Phone (3a)?

Nothing Phone (3a) launched cheaper at $379, versus $469 for the Nothing Phone (1).

Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing

Nothing Phone (1)

$469

WINNER

Nothing

Nothing Phone (3a)

$379

32Performance35.1

47.3Display58.8

51.5Camera54.7

45.8Battery59.2

65.3Features73.3

5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (1)10 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) wins this phone face-off, 52.4 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+13) and display (+12). Nothing Phone (1) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (1)

525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a)

Stronger performance score: 35 vs 32
Stronger display score: 59 vs 47
Stronger camera score: 55 vs 52
Stronger battery score: 59 vs 46
Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
Lower launch price: $379 vs $469

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Nothing Phone (3a)
Spec	Nothing Phone (1)	Nothing Phone (3a)
Screen size	6.55 ″	6.77 ″+3%
Panel type	OLED	AMOLED
Resolution	2400x1080	1080x2392
Pixel density	402 ppi+4%	387 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1,200 nits	3,000 nits+150%
Screen-to-body	—	87.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Nothing Phone (3a)
Spec	Nothing Phone (1)	Nothing Phone (3a)
Chipset	Snapdragon 778G+	Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 10	780,000Top 66%	800,000+3%Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,020Top 68%	1,150+13%Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	2,930Top 64%	3,250+11%Top 61%
RAM (max)	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Storage options	128GB / 256GB	128/256GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Nothing Phone (3a)
Spec	Nothing Phone (1)	Nothing Phone (3a)
Main camera	50 MP	50 MP
Main aperture	f/1.9	f/1.88
Ultra-wide	50 MP+525%	8 MP
Telephoto	—	50 MP
Optical zoom	—	2 x
Max video	4K@30fps	4K@30fps
Front camera	16 MP	32 MP+100%
OIS	Yes	Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Nothing Phone (3a)
Spec	Nothing Phone (1)	Nothing Phone (3a)
Capacity	4,500 mAh	5,000 mAh+11%
Wired charging	33 W	50 W+52%
Wireless charging	15 W	0 W
Active use endurance	—	11 h

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Nothing Phone (3a)
Spec	Nothing Phone (1)	Nothing Phone (3a)
Weight	194 g+3%	201 g
Thickness	8.3 mm+1%	8.4 mm
IP rating	IP53	IP64
Frame material	Aluminum	Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Nothing Phone (3a)
Spec	Nothing Phone (1)	Nothing Phone (3a)
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.2	5.4
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 2.0
eSIM	No	Yes

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Nothing Phone (3a)
Spec	Nothing Phone (1)	Nothing Phone (3a)
OS at launch	Android 12 (Nothing OS)	Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1)
OS update pledge	3 years	3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (1) versus Nothing Phone (3a)
Spec	Nothing Phone (1)	Nothing Phone (3a)
Stereo speakers	Yes	Yes
3.5mm jack	No	No

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