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

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

Nothing

Phone (3a)

$349

6categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Nothing Phone (3a) proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 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 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryPhone (3a)

Phone (3a) takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingPhone (3a)

Phone (3a) provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro and 12GB RAM.

📸 CameraNothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins photography with 50MP main imaging.

🏷️ ValuePhone (3a)

Phone (3a) wins on budget and value at $349 compared to $399.

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 (3a): specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3a)
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3a)
Screen size	6.7"	6.7"
Resolution	1084 x 2412	1084 x 2412
Pixel density	395 ppi	395 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1300 nits	1800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3a)
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3a)
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro	MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	790,000	2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3480	8900Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	12 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3a)
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3a)
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	2
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	16 MP
Max video	4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3a)
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3a)
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	50 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3a)
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3a)
Weight	190 g	189 g
Thickness	8.5 mm	8.4 mm
Water resistance	IP54	IP54
Build	Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front	100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs

Software and support

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

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3a)
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	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	$399	$349Winner