Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (3a)
48.9Performance35.1
50.3Display58.8
54.8Camera54.7
61.1Battery59.2
73.3Features73.3
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a)
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (2) wins this phone face-off, 55.3 to 52.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and battery (+2). Nothing Phone (3a) 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 (2)
- Stronger performance score: 49 vs 35
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 65% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,320,000 vs 800,000
- 61% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,850 vs 1,150
- 46% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,750 vs 3,250
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a)
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 50
- 100% higher Optical zoom: 2 x vs 1 x
- 88% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
- 11% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $379 vs $599
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.77 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPS OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+2% | 387 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 3,000 nits+88% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 87.4 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,320,000+65% | 800,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,850+61% | 1,150 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+46% | 3,250 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 2 x+100% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 50 W+11% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+9% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 201 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0) | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |