Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3)
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55", OLED, 120Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 33W | 5500mAh, 65W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| Display | 6.55", OLED, 120Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 33W | 5500mAh, 65W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | White | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 12, 2022 | July 01, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 21, 2022 | July 15, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹32,999 | ₹79,999 | ||
| Colors | White | Black, White | ||
| Launch | July 12, 2022 | July 01, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 21, 2022 | July 15, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹32,999 | ₹79,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | |||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | |||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Weight | 193.5 grams | 218 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 193.5 grams | 218 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP53 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 825 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 825 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 5 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | DIS, HDR, LED flash, Night Mode, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Live HDR | gyro-EIS, Live HDR, OIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | DIS, HDR, LED flash, Night Mode, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Live HDR | gyro-EIS, Live HDR, OIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 65 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 65 W |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
