Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3a)
Compare Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3a) side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) vs MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4500mAh…
Nothing
Phone (1)
$469
2categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a)
$349
11categories won
8 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (1), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Phone (1) leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3a). Choose the Phone (3a) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (1) if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3a) takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 45W charging.
Phone (3a) provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro and 12GB RAM.
Phone (1) wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Phone (3a) wins on budget and value at $349 compared to $469.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (1) vs Phone (3a): specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1084 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 1800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro |
| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 256GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 g | 189 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP54 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $469 | $349Winner |
Nothing Phone (1)
Carl Pei's groundbreaking debut smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) introduced the iconic Glyph Interface with 900 individual LEDs, transparent industrial design, symmetrical OLED borders, and wireless charging on a mid-range Qualcomm chip.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing continues its mission to make smartphones fun again with the Phone (3a), pairing its translucent Glyph LED aesthetic with custom Dimensity 7350 Pro power and a bloatware-free Android 15 experience.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh