Nothing Phone 3a vs Nothing Phone 1 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Nothing Phone 3a	Nothing Phone 1
ratings
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Performance Rating
Battery Life Rating
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Value for Money Rating
key specs
Display	6.77-inch	6.55-inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3	-
Front Camera	32-megapixel	16-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel	50-megapixel + 50-megapixel
RAM	8GB	8GB, 12GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	4500mAh
OS	Android 15	Android 12
Resolution	1080x2392 pixels	1080x2400 pixels
general
Brand	Nothing	Nothing
Model	Phone 3a	Phone 1
Release date	March 4, 2025	July 12, 2022
Launched in India	Yes	No
Form factor	Touchscreen	-
Dimensions (mm)	163.52 x 77.50 x 8.35	-
Weight (g)	201.00	-
IP rating	IP64	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000	4500
Fast charging	50W Fast Charging	-
Wireless charging	No	-
Colours	Black, Blue, White	-
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Screen size (inches)	6.77	6.55
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2392 pixels	1080x2400 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	387	-
Resolution Standard	-	FHD+
hardware
Processor	octa-core	-
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus
RAM	8GB	8GB, 12GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB	128GB, 256GB
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel (f/1.88) + 50-megapixel (f/2.55) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2)	50-megapixel + 50-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	3	2
Rear flash	Yes	Yes
Front camera	32-megapixel (f/2.2)	16-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera)	Telephoto	-
Lens Type (Third Rear Camera)	Ultra Wide-Angle	-
Rear autofocus	-	Yes
software
Operating system	Android 15	Android 12
Skin	Nothing OS 3.1	Nothing OS
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.40	Yes
NFC	Yes	-
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	2	-
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
sensors
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes