Nothing Phone (3a) vs Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 50W | 6000mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Battery and Gaming |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, Blue, Green, Red, Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 04, 2025 | April 09, 2026 | ||
| Availability | March 11, 2025 | April 17, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹16,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1084 pixels | 1272 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2772 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 450 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2500 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Weight | 208 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Panda Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Panda glass | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C, USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Dimensity 7400 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | HDR, Motion Photos, Night mode, Portrait mode, Ultra HDR | Auto focus, Dual LED Flash, EIS, HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Night Video Recording, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video | EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | NxtQuantum OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 1 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Night mode, Portrait Mode | Face unlock, Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30 fps | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 50 W | 33 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | A-GPS, BDS, Galileo, Glonass, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
