Nothing Phone (2a) vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $349 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 59/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,044,507 vs 985,261).
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Lighter: 190g vs 201g
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1044507 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 1162 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3315 vs 3000
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $349
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 1 points higher (60/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2a) — 58/100, Nothing Phone (3a) — 62/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 1044507 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 1162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3315 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $329 |
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 5.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Nothing Phone (3a) was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.