Nothing Phone 3a vs Nothing Phone 3 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Nothing Phone 3a	Nothing Phone 3
ratings
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key specs
Display	6.77-inch	6.67-inch
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3	-
Front Camera	32-megapixel	50-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel	50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel
RAM	8GB	12GB, 16GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	256GB, 512GB
Battery Capacity	5000mAh	5500mAh
OS	Android 15	Android 15
Resolution	1080x2392 pixels	1260x2800 pixels
general
Brand	Nothing	Nothing
Model	Phone 3a	Phone 3
Release date	March 4, 2025	July 1, 2025
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Dimensions (mm)	163.52 x 77.50 x 8.35	160.60 x 75.59 x 8.99
Weight (g)	201.00	218.00
IP rating	IP64	IP68
Battery capacity (mAh)	5000	5500
Fast charging	50W Fast Charging	Proprietary
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Colours	Black, Blue, White	-
Wireless Charging Type	-	15W
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Screen size (inches)	6.77	6.67
Touchscreen	Yes	-
Resolution	1080x2392 pixels	1260x2800 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	387	460
Resolution Standard	-	1.5K
hardware
Processor	octa-core	-
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
RAM	8GB	12GB, 16GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB	256GB, 512GB
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel (f/1.88) + 50-megapixel (f/2.55) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2)	50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	3	3
Rear flash	Yes	-
Front camera	32-megapixel (f/2.2)	50-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera)	Telephoto	Telephoto
Lens Type (Third Rear Camera)	Ultra Wide-Angle	Ultra Wide-Angle
software
Operating system	Android 15	Android 15
Skin	Nothing OS 3.1	Nothing OS 3.5
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	-
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	-
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.40	Yes, v 6.00
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Number of SIMs	2	2
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi 7	-	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