Fairphone 3+ vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro; estimated prices are $489 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 40/100 vs 13/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 243,691); the Nothing Phone (2a) is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Lighter: 189g vs 190g
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 62/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $349 vs $489
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 27 points higher (40/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 3000 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $489 | $349 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Fairphone 3+ by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $140. Nothing Phone (2a) is cheaper by $140.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (54/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (42/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (86/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 27 points (40/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.