Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (3a)

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5GQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Display6.55", OLED, 120 Hz6.77", Full HD+ AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+50MP/16MP50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP
Battery4500 mAh5000 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
Recommended ForBattery, Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build QualityDisplay, Software and Main Camera
ColorsWhiteBlack, White, Blue
LaunchJuly 12, 2022March 04, 2025
AvailabilityJuly 21, 2022March 11, 2025
Launch Price₹32,999₹24,999
TypeOLEDFull HD+ AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+HDR10+
Size6.55 inches6.77 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2392 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch402 ppi387 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1200 nits3000 nits
Weight193.5 grams201 grams
FrontGorilla Glass 5Dragontrail Glass
BackGlassGlass
SideAluminium FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass 5
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP53 (dust and splash resistant)IP64 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Chipset BrandQualcommQualcomm
Chipset NameSnapdragon 778G+ 5GSnapdragon 7s Gen 3
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 642LAdreno 710
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinNothing OSNothing OS 3.1
OS Updates(Years)33
Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideTelephoto
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR, DIS, Night ModeLED Flash, Panorama, HDR
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, live HDR4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Camera 3 Resolution8 MP
Front Camera Resolution16 MP32 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesFace Unlock, HDR, Night ModeHDR, Face Unlock
Video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Capacity4500 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Ion
Charging Speed33 w50 w
Wireless ChargingYesNo
Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR4X
Sim SlotDual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkHSPA, GSM, LTE, 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.25.4
PositioningGPS (L1), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFCYesYes, 360˚
RadioNoNo
Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, GyroscopeAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor