Nothing Phone 2 Pro 5G 8/128 GB vs Nothing Phone 3a 8/256 GB
84
Nothing Phone 2 Pro 5G 8/128 GB
₹17,999
84
Nothing Phone 3a 8/256 GB
₹26,999
Display
Screen Size
6.77
inches
6.77
inches
Display Type
Flexible AMOLED
Flexible AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2392 px (FHD+)
1080x2392 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
3000
nits
3000
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu Score
688050
798022
RAM
8
GB
8
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
UFS 2.2
Operating System
Android v15
Android v15
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.8, 1/1.57", Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN9, 1µm, 24 mm
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.57", Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN9, 1µm, 24 mm, Autofocus, OIS
Secondary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 15 mm
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", Sony Exmor-RS IMX355, 1.12µm, 15 mm
Tertiary Camera
50 MP, Telephoto, f/1.85, 1/2.88", OmniVision OV50D, up to 20x Digital Zoom, up to 2x Optical Zoom, 50 mm
50 MP, Telephoto, f/2.0, 1/2.75", Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN5, 0.64µm, upto 30x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom, 50 mm
Front Camera
16 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.45, 1/3", 22 mm
MP
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.44", Samsung ISOCELL S5KKD1, 2 mm
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @60 fps
4k @30 fps Full HD @120 fps
Front Video Recording
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—
Camera Features
Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Phase Detection Autofocus, LED Flash, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, LED Flash, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Memory
Internal Storage
128
GB
256
GB
Expandable Storage
yes
no
Battery
Battery Capacity
5000
mAh
5000
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
33
W
50
W
Wireless Charging
—
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.3
Yes, v5.4
Design
Weight
185
g
201
g
Build Material
—
—
Colors
Orange
Black
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
NFC
—
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-05-05
2025-03-11
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP54
Yes, Splash proof, IP64
OS Updates
3 Years
3 Years
Security Updates
6 Years
6 Years
Model Name
Phone 2 Pro
Nothing Phone 3a
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Camera punches above its weight
- Display stays bright, smooth for media
- All-day battery with quick top-ups
- Clean software, long update support
- Sleek design that looks premium
- Unbeatable value in this price range
! Consider before buying…
- No headphone jack
- Ultra-wide camera could be better
- Gets warm during intense gaming
- Plastic back may not feel high-end
- Hybrid slot forces a choice: SIM or storage
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Unique glyph interface that actually feels useful
- Bright 120Hz AMOLED display that handles sunlight well
- Smooth everyday performance with 8GB RAM
- Camera does well in daylight with good detail and color
- Fast 50W charging when you have the right adapter
- Clean software with 3 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches
! Consider before buying…
- No charger in the box – you'll need to buy one separately
- Battery life is just decent – not a two-day phone
- Camera zoom falls apart beyond 2x, especially in video
- Rear camera protrudes and the phone is a bit heavy
- Side buttons sit annoyingly high – mis-taps happen with mounts
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