Nothing Phone (2a) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
25.3Performance35.3
49.7Display58.8
54.8Camera60.5
70.1Battery59.2
65.3Features73.3
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+10) and display (+9). Nothing Phone (2a) 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)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 59
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 45% higher Active use endurance: 15.9 h vs 11 h
- 10% lower weight: 190 g vs 211 g
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $459
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 55
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 131% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,300 nits
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.77 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+2% | 387 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 3,000 nits+131% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | 87.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 810,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128Bottom 43% | 1,170+4%Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 3,300+27%Bottom 46% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | 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 | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 50 W+11% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h+45% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+10% | 211 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | 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) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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