Nothing Phone (3) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
61.1Performance35.3
72Display58.8
69.3Camera60.5
64.2Battery59.2
84Features73.3
12 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)3 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and display (+13). Nothing Phone (3a) Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 61
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 59
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 73
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Lower launch price: $459 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.77 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+19% | 387 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+50% | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 88.5 %+1% | 87.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,850,000+128% | 810,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,100+79% | 1,170 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+100% | 3,300 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,150 mAh+3% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W+30% | 50 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 211 g+3% |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 8.4 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years+67% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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