Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,037,391).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (82/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (81/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.