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Detailed Review: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Nothing Phone (2) – Who Wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
VS
Nothing Phone (2)
Specifications
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
VS
Nothing Phone (2)
Build Quality
| Device Height | 163.52 mm (6.44 inches) | 162.1 mm (6.38 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) | 76.4 mm (3.01 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.39 mm (0.33 inches) | 8.6 mm (0.34 inches) |
| Device Weight | 211 g (7.44 oz) | 201.2 g (7.1 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP64 | IP54 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Gray | White, Gray |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 87.4% | 87.5% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2500 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo Silver (Cortex-A520)- 3 cores at 2.4 GHz: Kryo Gold (Cortex-A720)- 1 core at 2.5 GHz: Kryo Prime (Cortex-A720) | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A510- 3 cores at 2.75 GHz: Cortex-A710- 1 core at 3.2 GHz: Cortex-X2 |
| Level 3 Cache | 6 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Hexagon |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 810 | Adreno 730 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1050 MHz | 900 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 1024 |
| Computational Performance | ~537.6 GFLOPS | ~1843.2 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 15) |
| Read-Only Memory | Nothing OS 4.0 | Nothing OS 2.5 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 08:09 hr | 10:12 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 16:21 hr | 16:37 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 120 hr | 91 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 3x | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 114° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 8 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 50 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 50 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 8192 x 6144 | 6528 x 4896 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.5 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 24 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KJN1 | Sony IMX615 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2.76" (≈ 0.36 inch) | 1/2.74" (≈ 0.36 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.64 micron | 0.8 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | No |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 | |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | No | No |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | March 2025 | July 2023 |
| Initial Pricing | $459 | $599 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 87 | 80 |
| Camera Rating | 81* | 73 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 34 | 55 |
| Battery Rating | 80 | 78 |
| Connectivity Rating | 78 | 79 |
| Overall Review Score | 71* | 71 |
Phone Price Comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459.00 USD
EUR
385.88
INR
41,582.97
NGN
621,303.13
JPY
70,976.09
MYR
1,800.98
CNY
3,175.68
ZAR
7,318.11
RUB
35,478.31
GBP
336.17
CHF
352.28
Nothing Phone (2)
$599.00 USD
EUR
503.58
INR
54,266.23
NGN
810,807.36
JPY
92,624.57
MYR
2,350.30
CNY
4,144.30
ZAR
9,550.22
RUB
46,299.59
GBP
438.71
CHF
459.73
