Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $599 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 1,063,109).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 1063109
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 3390
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $599
- Better camera (64/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $459 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 35.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $140. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $140 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.