Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
32Performance35.3
47.3Display58.8
51.5Camera60.5
45.8Battery59.2
65.3Features73.3
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (1)10 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro wins this phone face-off, 53.6 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) Pro
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G+ | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 780,000Top 66% | 810,000+4%Top 60% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020Top 68% | 1,170+15%Top 60% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930Top 64% | 3,300+13%Top 60% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g+8% | 211 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+1% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (Nothing OS) | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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