So far, Nothing has produced the most stylish new devices in the past couple of years. With the launch of the Nothing Phone 3 and Nothing Phone 3a, many consumers are now contemplating which device is the better buy. Therefore, here’s a comprehensive Nothing Phone 3 vs Nothing Phone 3a comparison to help you pick the right smartphone based on your needs.
Design & Build Quality
Nothing Phone 3:
- Aluminum body with glass front and back
- Weight: 201.2 grams
- Slightly heavier and bulkier than the original at 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm, the new 76 Pro weighs in at 180 grams.
- Colors: White & Dark Gray
Nothing Phone 3a:
- Plastic back and frame with glass front
- Weight: 201 grams
- It has the dimensions of 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm
- Colour: Black, more colors likely
- IP64 rating (Splash & Dust Proof) Water & Dust Resistance:
📌 Verdict: Nothing Phone 3 has a better build with glass body over plastic, and Nothing Phone 3a has both stronger body and better water and dust resistance.
Display Comparison
Nothing Phone 3:
- Size: 6.7 inches OLED
- Resolution: 1080×2412 pixels (HD+)
- Brightness: 1600 nits
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
Nothing Phone 3a:
- Size: 6.77 inches AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080×2412 pixels (FHD+)
- Brightness: 3000 nits
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
- Protection: Panda Glass
📌 Verdict: Nothing Phone 3a is the better option for outdoor use because of its brighter AMOLED display but Nothing Phone 3 stands out in the durability department with Gorilla Glass protection.
Performance & Software
Nothing Phone 3:
- Chipset : Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1
- CPU: Octa-core (3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 base)
- GPU: Adreno 730
- RAM: 8GB (LPDDR5X)
- Storage: 128GB (UFS 3.1)
- OS: Nothing OS 2 based on Android 14
Nothing Phone 3a:
- Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
- CPU Octa core (2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 prime core)
- GPU: Adreno 710
- RAM: 8GB (LPDDR5)
- Storage: 256GB
- OS: Nothing OS 3.1, Android 15
📌 Verdict: Nothing Phone 3 gives one top-end performance making it great for gaming and multitasking. Nothing Phone 3a does have better software longevity with Android 15 out of the box.
Camera Comparison
Nothing Phone 3:
- Main Camera: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (ultra wide)
- Front Camera: 32MP
- Video Recording: Max resolution 4K at 30fps
Nothing Phone 3a:
- Back: 50MP (wide) + 50MP (telephoto) + 8MP (ultra-wide)
- Front Camera: 32MP
- Video Recording: Up to 4K60 fps
📌 As it stands: Nothing Phone 3a comes with an additional third camera, offering both a telephoto lens with optical zoom, and higher frame-rate recording.
Battery & Charging
Nothing Phone 3:
- Battery Capacity: 4700mAh
- Charging speed : 45W ( 50% in 30 min )
- Wireless Charging: 15W
- Reverse Charging: 5W
Nothing Phone 3a:
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Fast Charge: 50W (50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min)
- Wireless Charging: No
📌Verdict: Nothing Phone 3a is the right choice for you if you need faster charging and bigger battery while Nothing Phone 3 gets the support for wireless charging for additional convenience.
Connectivity and Other Features
Nothing Phone 3:
- 5G Support: Yes
- WiFi: Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth: v5.3
- NFC: Yes
- Fingerprint Sensor Type: Optical, In-display
Nothing Phone 3a:
- 5G Support: Yes
- WiFi: Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth: v5.4
- NFC: Yes
- Fingerprint Sensor Optical, Under display fingerprint sensor
📌 Verdict: Nothing Phone 3a has no major improvements in connectivity as Nothing Phone (2) remains on Bluetooth 5.4 and both offer similar security features.
Price Comparison
- Nothing Phone 3: ৳70,000 (Approx 10,000)
- Nothing Phone 3a Price in Bangladesh ৳40,000 (Expected)
Final Verdict: Which Better Should You Buy?
Select Nothing Phone 3 if you prefer:
- An all-in-one SoC processor for top-tier gaming
- Wireless charging capability
- Gorilla Glass for a sturdier build
Pick Nothing Phone 3a if you desire:
- Great value at a lower price
- Improved cameras with a telephoto lens
- Big battery, quicker charging
While both devices have their distinctive pros and cons, Nothing Phone 3a is the more practical device for those on a budget, and Nothing Phone 3 takes the crown for performance and build quality.
Which one do you prefer? Let us know in the comments!
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