Nothing Phone (3) vs Nothing Phone (3a)
Compare Nothing Phone (3) vs Nothing Phone (3a) side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3)
$699
9categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a)
$349
5categories won
7 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3) claims the overall win over the Nothing Phone (3a), delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Phone (3) takes the lead, while the Phone (3a) is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Phone (3) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3a) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Phone (3) wins on endurance with 5,200 mAh and 65W fast charging.
Phone (3a) provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro and 12GB RAM.
Phone (3) wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Phone (3a) wins on budget and value at $349 compared to $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.
Phone (3) vs Phone (3a): specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) | 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 | 3000 nitsWinner | 1800 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,850,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6500 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 WWinner | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 189 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent dual-layer glass back | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, translucent polycarbonate rear panel with Glyph LEDs |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 5 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) | Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $349Winner |
Nothing Phone (3)
Nothing matures its design language with full IP68 water resistance, a dedicated 3x periscope telephoto lens, and the bloatware-free Nothing OS 3.0 powered by Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,200mAh
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