Nokia C31 vs Nothing Phone (3)

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 10/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 51 points (61/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 54
Design 52
Value for money 55
What makes Nokia C31 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 198g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 51 points higher (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C31 Nothing Phone (3)
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 2306162
Geekbench Single 2162
Geekbench Multi 6847
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 5150 mAh
Charging 65W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm
Weight 200 g 198 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (78/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (54/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 51 points (61/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia C31 or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.