Nokia C31 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 43/100 vs 10/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 33 points (43/100 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 (3a) Pro
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 44
Design 48
Value for money 78
What makes Nokia C31 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 200g vs 201g

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 33 points higher (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (62/100 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 C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C31 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1063102
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2392x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 200 g 201 g
Price $459
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (62/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (78/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 33 points (43/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 43/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.