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Battle of the Best: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Huawei Nova 15
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
VS
Huawei Nova 15
Specifications
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
VS
Huawei Nova 15
Build Quality
| Device Height | 163.52 mm (6.44 inches) | 161.87 mm (6.37 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) | 75.5 mm (2.97 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.39 mm (0.33 inches) | 7.2 mm (0.28 inches) |
| Device Weight | 211 g (7.44 oz) | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP64 | IP65 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Metal |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Gray | White, Black, Green, Purple |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-button |
| Display Coverage | 87.4% | 88.6% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | HiSilicon Kirin 8000 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2500 MHz | 2400 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 1.3 GHz: - 3 cores at 2.05 GHz: - 1 core at 2.285 GHz: |
| Production Details | TSMC | SMIC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 7 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Da Vinci |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 810 | Maleoon 920 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1050 MHz | 840 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 1024 |
| Computational Performance | ~537.6 GFLOPS | ~1720.3 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 2.2 | |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | HarmonyOS 6 |
| Read-Only Memory | Nothing OS 4.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 08:09 hr | |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 16:21 hr | |
| Standby Battery Duration | 120 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 3x | Optical, 3x |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (720p) | |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 8 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 12 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 8192 x 6144 | 8192 x 6144 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.4 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 24 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5KJN1 | |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2.76" (≈ 0.36 inch) | 1/2.5" (≈ 0.4 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.64 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 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 | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | March 2025 | December 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $459 | $400 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 87 | 88 |
| Camera Rating | 81* | 77* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 34 | 25 |
| Battery Rating | 80 | 87* |
| Connectivity Rating | 78 | 85 |
| Overall Review Score | 71* | 70* |
Phone Price Comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459.00 USD
EUR
389.55
INR
42,139.09
NGN
652,387.17
JPY
71,976.16
MYR
1,841.69
CNY
3,202.12
ZAR
7,402.34
RUB
34,779.49
GBP
338.24
CHF
360.36
Huawei Nova 15
$400.00 USD
EUR
339.48
INR
36,722.52
NGN
568,529.12
JPY
62,724.32
MYR
1,604.96
CNY
2,790.52
ZAR
6,450.84
RUB
30,308.92
GBP
294.76
CHF
314.04
