Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Phone (3a)
Wired charging speed (50W)
WinsPerformance
Phone (3a)
AnTuTu benchmark (828,429 pts)
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Screen size
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Phone (3a) Lite
Total weight (199g)
WinsValue
Phone (3a)
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Phone (3a) | Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.77" | 6.77" | |
| 1,080 × 2,392 | 1,080 × 2,392 | |
| AMOLED | AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 2x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm) | |
| 828,429 | 691,743 | |
| 3,278 | 2,996 | |
| 1,064 | 853 | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 50W | 33W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 201g | 199g | |
| 8.4mm | 8.3mm | |
| Panda Glass front, plastic frame, glass back | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass) | |
| No official IP rating | — | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Nothing Phone (3a)
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Highest resolution main camera.