Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nothing Phone (3)
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 50W | 5500mAh, 65W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 50W | 5500mAh, 65W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 04, 2025 | July 01, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 11, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹79,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, White | ||
| Launch | March 04, 2025 | July 01, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 11, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹24,999 | ₹79,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1084 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 4500 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1084 pixels | 1260 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Weight | 208 grams | 218 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Panda Glass | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Panda glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 208 grams | 218 grams | ||
| Front | Panda Glass | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Panda glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 825 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Adreno 825 |
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 | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Action Mode, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night mode, Panorama, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Action Mode, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night mode, Panorama, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30 fps | 1080p@60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30 fps | 1080p@60fps |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 50 W | 65 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 50 W | 65 W |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 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 | 5.4 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | A-GPS, 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 | 5.4 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor |
