Category Breakdown
Camera
Phone (3a)
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
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Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Phone (3a)
Wired charging speed (50W)
WinsPerformance
Phone (3a)
AnTuTu benchmark (828,429 pts)
WinsDisplay
Phone (3a)
Screen size (6.77")
WinsWeight
Phone (3a)
Total weight (201g)
WinsValue
Phone (3a)
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Phone (3a) | Q3t |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.77" | 6.6" | |
| 1,080 × 2,392 | 1,080 × 2,412 | |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 144Hz | |
| 3,000 nits | 600 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 2x | — | |
| Yes | No | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | |
| 828,429 | — | |
| 3,278 | — | |
| 1,064 | — | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 50W | 30W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 201g | — | |
| 8.4mm | — | |
| Panda Glass front, plastic frame, glass back | plastic | |
| No official IP rating | none | |
| 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)
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Nothing Phone (3a)
Highest resolution main camera.