Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 6/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition doesn't; the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is noticeably lighter (180g vs 201g).
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Lighter: 180g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 48/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 37 points higher (43/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (78/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C2 2nd Edition | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1063102 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3315 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 480x960 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 1GB / 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition) | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 201 g | |
| Price | — | $459 |
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 2MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
- 2400 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (62/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (44/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (75/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (78/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 37 points (43/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C2 2nd Edition over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.