Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nothing Phone (3)

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nothing Phone (3) side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh…

Nothing

Phone (3)

$699

11categories won

6 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Nothing Phone (3) takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Nothing Phone (3) proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3) leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3). Choose the Phone (3) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryPhone (3)

Phone (3) takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 65W charging.

🎮 GamingPhone (3)

Phone (3) provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraPhone (3)

Phone (3) takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueNothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $699.

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.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Phone (3): specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3)
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3)
Screen size	6.7"	6.7"
Resolution	1084 x 2412Winner	1080 x 2412
Pixel density	395 ppi	394 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1300 nits	3000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3)
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3)
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	790,000	1,850,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3480	6500Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3)
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3)
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	3x
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	32 MP
Max video	4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps	4K at 60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3)
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3)
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	50 W	65 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3)
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3)
Weight	190 gWinner	201 g
Thickness	8.5 mm	8.3 mm
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Build	Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front	100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent dual-layer glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3)
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3)
Operating system	Android 14	Android 15
OS updates	3 years	4 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3)
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3)
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$399Winner	$699