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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nothing Phone (3a)

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NothingPhone (2a) PlusNothingPhone (3a)
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2024March 2025
Display
Screen size6.7″6.77″
Resolution2412 × 10842392 × 1084
Sharpness395 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits3,000 nits
Display typeFlexible AMOLED; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio6.77-inch flexible AMOLED, FHD+
Pixel density394 ppi387 ppi
Brightness detailMaker specifies 700 nits typical, 1,100 nits outdoor and 1,300 nits peak; Tom's Guide measures 959 nits under its test conditions3,000 nits peak; 1,300 nits outdoor; 800 nits typical
Always-on displayAlways-on display, confirmed by TechRadar–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5 and pre-applied screen protectorPanda glass
Display features10-bit colour, HDR10+, 120 Hz adaptive refresh and 240 Hz touch sampling; maker technical section lists both 2,160 and 1,920 Hz PWM without explaining the conditions120 Hz adaptive refresh; 480 Hz touch sampling (1,000 Hz in Gaming Mode); 2,160 Hz PWM dimming; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7350 ProSnapdragon 7s Gen 3
Memory12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUSecond-generation 4 nm TSMC N4 process; two Cortex-A715 at 3.0 GHz and six Cortex-A510 at 2.0 GHz8-core, up to 2.5 GHz; 4 nm TSMC process (N4)
GPUARM Mali-G610 MC4, Valhall architecture, up to 1.3 GHzQualcomm Adreno
Storage typeUK 12/256 GB configuration; TechRadar reports an additional 8/256 GB option in India; RAM Booster uses storage and is not physical RAMUFS 2.2; RAM Booster adds virtual RAM, up to 20 GB in total
Cooling3,200 mm² vapour chamber and 12,000 mm² graphite cooling area with a 110 µm layer4,500 mm² vapour chamber
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone50 MP
Optical zoomNone2×
Front camera50 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.57-inch sensor, 84.5° field of view, autofocus, OIS and EIS; TechRadar identifies Samsung GN950 MP, ƒ/1.88, 1/1.57″ sensor, 24 mm, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus
Ultra wide camera50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 114° field of view; TechRadar identifies Samsung JN18 MP Sony sensor, ƒ/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 15 mm, 120° field of view
Telephoto camera–50 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.75″ sensor, 50 mm, 49.5° field of view, 2× optical zoom, EIS, autofocus
Front camera50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 81.2° field of view; TechRadar identifies Samsung JN132 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/3.44″ sensor, 22 mm, 81.2° field of view
ZoomUp to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto2× optical; 4× in-sensor zoom; up to 30× Ultra Zoom
Video recording4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, night video 1080p at 30 fps, 4K time-lapse and Action Mode4K video recording with AI-powered stabilisation; 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30, 60 or 120 fps (GSMArena)
Front video4K at 30 fps–
Camera featuresTrueLens Engine with Google co-developed Ultra XDR, AI Vivid Mode, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night Mode and Action Mode; TechRadar identifies Imagiq 765 image signal processorTrueLens Engine 3.0
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 50 WUp to 50 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh; maker states over 90% capacity retained after 1,000 charging cyclesUp to two days of use (Nothing)
Wired charging50 W; maker states 50% charge in 21 minutes and full charge in 56 minutes; Android Authority confirms USB Power Delivery PPS charging50 W; 50% in 19 minutes, 100% in 56 minutes
Charges other devices–7.5 W reverse wired charging
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by the full reviews–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g208 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.35 mm
Height × width161.7 × 76.3 mm163.5 × 77.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP64
Stylus–No
MaterialsPolycarbonate rear and outer frame, confirmed by TechRadar; maker states recycled aluminium internal mid-frame and metallic finish produced with coatings, printing and inksPanda glass front; glass back; 100% recycled aluminium mid-frame and buttons
ColoursGrey and black; later Community Edition has a phosphorescent finishBlack, White, Blue
ButtonsPower on right and volume on left, confirmed by TechRadar; Glyph Interface has 26 addressable zones, timer, notifications, volume, composer, torch, progress, bedtime schedule, music, camera countdown and fill lightEssential Key (press to capture to Essential Space, long press for a voice note, double tap to open it)
Water resistance detail–IP64
BiometricsOptical in-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-screen optical fingerprint sensor
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light, gyroscope and proximity; linear haptic motorAccelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor; linear haptic motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakersDual stereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo high-definition microphonesTwo high-definition microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14; retained maker overview later describes Android 15 featuresNothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15
Software updatesOriginal maker promise of three years of Android updates and four years of security patchesThree years of Android updates and six years of security updates, from first availability on nothing.tech
AI featuresLaunch AI News Reporter widget and AI Vivid camera mode; maker also lists ChatGPT widgets and compatible audio integrationEssential Space (early access) with the Essential Key
In the boxPhone, 100 cm USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, safety information and warranty card; no charging adapterNothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, safety card (no charger)
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–No
Mobile networkGigabit LTE and dual-mode SA/NSA 5G with 4×4 MIMO; maker European 5G bands n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78; US launch beta units have limited carrier coverage, confirmed by Android Authority5G (NSA and SA) with 4×4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO
SIMDual nano-SIM; no eSIMDual nano-SIM (eSIM in Japan only)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), dual-band 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Advanced HotspotWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3, A2DP and BLEBluetooth 5.4
NFCNFC with Google Pay supportYes, with Google Pay
USBUSB-C; no microSD expansion, confirmed by TechRadar–
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)

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