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Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

WINNER
Nothing Phone (2)
55.3Inno Score
VS
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
53.6Inno Score
48.9Performance35.3
50.3Display58.8
54.8Camera60.5
61.1Battery59.2
73.3Features73.3
8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (2) wins this phone face-off, 55.3 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and battery (+2). Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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
  • 63% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,320,000 vs 810,000
  • 58% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,850 vs 1,170
  • 44% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,750 vs 3,300

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 55
  • 200% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 1 x
  • 88% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
  • 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
  • Lower launch price: $459 vs $599

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
SpecNothing Phone (2)Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Screen size6.7 ″6.77 ″+1%
Panel typeLTPS OLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24121080x2392
Pixel density394 ppi+2%387 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits3,000 nits+88%
Screen-to-body86.4 %87.4 %+1%

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
SpecNothing Phone (2)Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
ChipsetSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 101,320,000+63%810,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,850+58%1,170
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,750+44%3,300
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
SpecNothing Phone (2)Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.88
Ultra-wide50 MP+525%8 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom1 x3 x+200%
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera32 MP50 MP+56%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
SpecNothing Phone (2)Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Capacity4,700 mAh5,000 mAh+6%
Wired charging45 W50 W+11%
Wireless charging15 W0 W
Active use endurance12 h+9%11 h

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
SpecNothing Phone (2)Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Weight201 g+5%211 g
Thickness8.6 mm8.4 mm+2%
IP ratingIP54IP64
Frame materialAluminumPolycarbonate

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
SpecNothing Phone (2)Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
SpecNothing Phone (2)Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
OS at launchAndroid 13 (Nothing OS 2.0)Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1)
OS update pledge3 years3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (2) versus Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
SpecNothing Phone (2)Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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