Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", FHD+ 10-bit flexible AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.77", Full HD+ flexible LTPS 10-bit AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP/50MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.7", FHD+ 10-bit flexible AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.77", Full HD+ flexible LTPS 10-bit AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP/50MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Build Quality | Design, Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Build Quality | Design, Performance, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Grey, Black | Grey, Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 31, 2024 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 07, 2024 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹27,999 | ₹29,999 | ||
| Colors | Grey, Black | Grey, Black | ||
| Launch | July 31, 2024 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 07, 2024 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹27,999 | ₹29,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Type | FHD+ 10-bit flexible AMOLED | Full HD+ flexible LTPS 10-bit AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | FHD+ 10-bit flexible AMOLED | Full HD+ flexible LTPS 10-bit AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Weight | 190 grams | 211 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (dust and water resistant) | IP69K (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 190 grams | 211 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 5 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (dust and water resistant) | IP69K (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS 2.6 | Nothing OS 3.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS 2.6 | Nothing OS 3.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 | 3 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| 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 | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | TrueLens Engine 3.0, Action Mode, HDR, Panorama, Dual Tone Dual LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, Ultra HDR, Motion Capture | 4k@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 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 | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | TrueLens Engine 3.0, Action Mode, HDR, Panorama, Dual Tone Dual LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, Ultra HDR, Motion Capture | 4k@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Face Unlock, Panorama | TrueLens Engine 3.0 | ||
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4k@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Face Unlock, Panorama | TrueLens Engine 3.0 | ||
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4k@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 50 w | 50 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 50 w | 50 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | PS: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | PS: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space |
