Nothing Phone (3a) vs Sharp Aquos R11
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Sharp Aquos R11 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R11 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Sharp Aquos R11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,314,417 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Sharp Aquos R11
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 36W
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R11 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2314417 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Sharp Aquos R11, the Sharp Aquos R11 scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Sharp Aquos R11 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Sharp Aquos R11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 2314417 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 36W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 38 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 156.0×74.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R11
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 38MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R11
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R11
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Sharp Aquos R11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R11 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sharp Aquos R11
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (81/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (76/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Sharp Aquos R11 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Sharp Aquos R11 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Sharp Aquos R11 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Sharp Aquos R11 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Sharp Aquos R11 leads on performance (81/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Sharp Aquos R11 is a better fit for gamers and power users.