Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $329 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 60/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $459
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 1050601
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Better camera (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 1 points higher (61/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 60/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $459 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 1.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. Nothing Phone (3a) was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.