Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nothing Phone (3)
25.3Performance61.1
47.5Display72
58.6Camera69.3
54Battery64.2
65.3Features84
3 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus10 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and display (+25). Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 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 (2a) Plus
- 13% lower weight: 190 g vs 218 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 460 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 4,500 nits+246% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,850,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | 2,100+83%Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 6,600+152%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,150 mAh+3% |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 65 W+30% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+13% | 218 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+6% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 5 years+67% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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