Nokia C31 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 10/100 (a 32-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) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.
Nokia C31
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 200g vs 201g
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 32 points higher (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia C31 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1044507 | |
| 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 | — | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 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 | — | $329 |
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nokia C31
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 32 points (42/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C31 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.