Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a)
Compare Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a) side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
13categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a)
$349
3categories won
5 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) Pro claims the overall win over the Nothing Phone (3a), delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3) Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3) Pro. Choose the Phone (3) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3a) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Phone (3) Pro wins on endurance with 5,400 mAh and 65W fast charging.
Phone (3) Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3) Pro wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
Phone (3a) wins on budget and value at $349 compared to $799.
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 (3) Pro vs Phone (3a): specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1084 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nitsWinner | 1800 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,990,000Winner | 2,400,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10300Winner | 8900 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAhWinner | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203 g | 189 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0 | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799 | $349Winner |
Nothing Phone (3) Pro
Nothing ascends into true flagship territory with the Phone (3) Pro, introducing a 5x periscope telephoto lens, Snapdragon 8 Elite computing, and the next-generation 540-LED Glyph Matrix 2.0 behind its iconic transparent casing.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
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