Nothing Phone (3) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Compare Nothing Phone (3) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5200mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (3)
$699
2categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
4categories won
13 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (3), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Phone (3) leads with sharper imaging, 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 Phone (3) if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3a) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and smooth everyday multitasking.
Phone (3) wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
Phone (3a) Pro wins on budget and value at $429 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) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (3) | 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 | 3000 nitsWinner | 2000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3) | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,850,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 6500 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 512GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (3) | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3xWinner | 2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (3) | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3) | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 194 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent dual-layer glass back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (3) | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (3) | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699 | $429Winner |
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) 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