Fairphone 6 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 53/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 1,027,025); the Nothing Phone (3a) is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 201g
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 1027025
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better camera (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 7 points higher (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100. In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 1050601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $329 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Fairphone 6 by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (61/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (48/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Fairphone 6 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.