Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 5/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.

The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 37 points (42/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 42
Design 48
Value for money 87
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?

  • Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 37 points higher (42/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (42/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (87/100 vs 55/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1044507
Geekbench Single 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315
Display 6.8" AMOLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm
Weight 201 g
Price $329
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
58
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (58/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (42/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (87/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 37 points (42/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.