Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 52MP camera, 5400mAh vs…

Nothing

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

5categories won

8 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Phone (3a) Pro takes the lead, while the Xperia 1 VII is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (3a) Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryPhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro wins on endurance with 5,400 mAh and 65W fast charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValuePhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $429 vs $1399.

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 (3a) Pro vs Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.72"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2412	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	—	529 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	—	2,950,000
Geekbench multi	—	10100
Maximum RAM	16 GB	16 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	50 MP	52 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	2x	3.5xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	48 MP
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	—	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	5,400 mAhWinner	5,200 mAh
Wired charging	65 WWinner	33 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	194 g	192 g
Thickness	8.4 mm	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP65/IP68
Build	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	Android 16	Android 16
OS updates	4 years	4 years
Security updates	5 years	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	None	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$429Winner	$1,399