Nothing Phone (3a) vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 42/100 vs 7/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Nothing Phone (3a)
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 207g
- Higher performance (7/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (87/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 35 points higher (42/100 vs 7/100). 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 15/100). 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 ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (42/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $329 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownperformance
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 ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (58/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (42/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 35 points (42/100 vs 7/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (58/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on performance (7/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.