Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Compare Nothing Phone (3) Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh…
Nothing
Phone (3) Pro
$799
3categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
3categories won
13 categories tied · 19 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) Pro, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Phone (3a) Pro takes the lead, while the Phone (3) Pro is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Phone (3) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3a) Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Phone (3a) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W 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) Pro wins on budget and value at $429 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) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.72" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1080 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nitsWinner | 2000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Process node | 3 nmWinner | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 2,990,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 10300 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5xWinner | 2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 203 g | 194 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and rear, 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent back panel with Glyph Matrix 2.0 | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 (Nothing OS 3.5) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) Pro | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $799 | $429Winner |
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) Pro
Nothing refines its distinctive transparent vision by introducing 25W wireless charging, dedicated 2x portrait optics, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processing to the popular sub-flagship line.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh