Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
25.3Performance35.3
47.5Display58.8
58.6Camera60.5
54Battery59.2
65.3Features73.3
3 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus6 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+11) and performance (+10). 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
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 10% lower weight: 190 g vs 211 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $459
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 131% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,300 nits
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.77 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+2% | 387 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,000 nits+131% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 810,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | 1,170+2%Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 3,300+26%Bottom 46% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 50 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+10% | 211 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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