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

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera…

Nothing

Phone (3a) Pro

$429

9categories won

6 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3a) Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3a) Pro. Choose the Phone (3a) Pro 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) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W charging.

🎮 GamingPhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraPhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 2x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueTie

Both handsets sit in the exact same pricing bracket around $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) Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3a) Pro
Screen size	6.7"	6.72"
Resolution	1084 x 2412Winner	1080 x 2412
Pixel density	395 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1300 nits	2000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3a) Pro
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Process node	4 nm	4 nm
AnTuTu score	790,000	—
Geekbench multi	3480	—
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

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

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3a) Pro
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,400 mAhWinner
Wired charging	50 W	65 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3a) Pro
Weight	190 g	194 g
Thickness	8.5 mm	8.4 mm
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Build	Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3a) Pro
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16
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 (3a) Pro
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Phone (3a) Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$399Winner	$429