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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Xiaomi POCO F7

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NothingPhone (3a) ProXiaomiPOCO F7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025June 2025
Display
Screen size6.77″6.83″
Resolution2392 × 10842772 × 1280
Sharpness388 pixels per inch447 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,200 nits
Display type6.77-inch flexible AMOLED, FHD+1.5K AMOLED, 68 billion colours, 8,000,000:1 contrast and 94.23% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density387 ppi447 ppi
Brightness detail3,000 nits peak; 1,300 nits outdoor; 800 nits typical700 nits typical, 1,700 nits high-brightness mode and 3,200 nits peak covering 25% of the screen
Screen protectionPanda glassCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features120 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 ratioDCI-P3, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3,840 Hz PWM dimming, 16,000 brightness levels, 480 Hz touch sampling and 2,560 Hz instant touch sampling in Game Turbo; Wet Touch Display 2.0, Original Colour PRO, adaptive HDR, reading and Cycle Mode 2.0; TÜV low-blue-light, flicker-free and circadian-friendly certifications
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU8-core, up to 2.5 GHz; 4 nm TSMC process (N4)TSMC 4 nm, octa-core All-Big-Core architecture, up to 3.21 GHz; Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
GPUQualcomm AdrenoAdreno 825
Storage typeUFS 2.2; RAM Booster adds virtual RAM, up to 20 GB in totalLPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; 12 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB; no microSD slot, confirmed by Tech Advisor
Cooling4,500 mm² vapour chamber6,000 mm² 3D dual-channel IceLoop system; 13 temperature sensors and 1,800 W/mK graphite thermal conductivity, as stated by the maker
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto camera50 MPNone
Optical zoom3×None
Front camera50 MP20 MP
Main camera50 MP, ƒ/1.88, 1/1.56″ sensor, 24 mm, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, dual pixel PDAFSony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.5, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera8 MP Sony sensor, ƒ/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 15 mm, 120° field of viewOV08F, 8 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP Sony LYTIA 600 periscope, ƒ/2.55, 1/1.95″ sensor, 70 mm, 33.6° field of view, 3× optical zoom, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telemacro from 15 cm–
Front camera50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.76″ sensor, 24 mm, 81.2° field of viewOV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens
Zoom3× optical; 6× in-sensor zoom; up to 60× Ultra ZoomMain-camera portraits at 1×/26 mm and 2×/52 mm equivalent; no optical telephoto lens
Video recording4K video recording with AI-powered stabilisation; 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30, 60 or 120 fps (GSMArena)4K at 30/60 fps, Full HD at 30/60 fps and HD at 30 fps; Full HD or HD slow motion at 120/240/960 fps
Front video4K with adaptive AI stabilisation and night video enhancementFull HD at 30/60 fps, HD at 30 fps and HD slow motion at 120 fps
Camera featuresTrueLens Engine 3.0Dynamic shots, motion capture and tracking focus, documents, timed burst, Pro, panorama, long exposure, HDR, ShootSteady and video teleprompter; AI gallery editing features vary by software and region
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh6,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 50 WUp to 90 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUp to two days of use (Nothing)6,500 mAh typical in the UK specification; maker laboratory claims over 20 hours video playback and at least 80% capacity after 1,600 full charge cycles
Wired charging50 W; 50% in 19 minutes, 100% in 56 minutes90 W HyperCharge; maker laboratory claim of 80% charge in 30 minutes; up to 22.5 W reverse wired charging for compatible devices
Charges other devices7.5 W reverse wired charging–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingNo–
Mobile network5G (NSA and SA) with 4×4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMODual nano-SIM; 5G SA/NSA, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; 5G SA n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78; Surge T1S antenna tuner
SIMDual nano-SIM and eSIM (eSIM not in India)Dual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 7/6/5/4, 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast; Wi-Fi 7/6 availability depends on region, network and applicable software updates
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC and LHDC 5.0
NFCYes, with Google PaySupported; regional functions vary
USB–USB-C
PositioningGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight211 g215.7 g
Thickness8.35 mm8.2 mm
Height × width163.5 × 77.5 mm163.1 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsPanda glass front; glass back; 100% recycled aluminium mid-frame and buttonsGlass back and CNC-machined aluminium alloy frame, as stated by the maker; maker specification controls Tech Advisor's conflicting plastic-back description
ColoursGrey, BlackBlack, White and Silver
ButtonsEssential Key (press to capture to Essential Space, long press for a voice note, double tap to open it)–
Water resistance detailIP64IP68; maker test at 1.5 m in static freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can decline with wear
BiometricsIn-screen optical fingerprint sensorIn-screen fingerprint reader and AI Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor; linear haptic motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster, gyroscope and flicker sensor; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakersDual speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless Audio
MicrophonesTwo high-definition microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Xiaomi HyperOS 2; Android 15 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar
Software updatesThree years of Android updates and six years of security updates, from first availability on nothing.techTechRadar reports four Android OS upgrades and six years of security patches at launch
AI featuresEssential Space (early access) with the Essential Key–
In the boxNothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, safety card (no charger)Phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick-start guide, warranty card and safety information in the UK specification; launch promotion supplied a separate 67 W adaptor gift, distinct from the phone's 90 W charging capability

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