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 (1,063,102 vs 1,044,507).

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 61
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 62
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 52
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: 1063102 vs 1044507
  • 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) — 62/100, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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.

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1044507 1063102
Geekbench Single 1162 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315 3315
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/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100
1044507 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100 +1.7%
1063102 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 1.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459

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.