Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Nothing Phone (2)
4category wins
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Faster chip
Nothing Phone (2)
Bigger battery
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Faster charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Nothing Phone (2)
Lighter body
Nothing Phone (2)
Best value for money
Nothing Phone (2)
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.77 |
| Panel Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2412 | 2392 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1600 | 3000 |
| PPI | 394 | 387 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Panda Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 87.2 | 88 |
Platform
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 810 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Nothing Phone (2) +52%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Nothing Phone (2) +38%AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2) +36%| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,761 | 1,161 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,688 | 3,390 |
| AnTuTu | 1,420,808 | 1,041,899 |
Memory
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, live HDR, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2.2, 24mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4700 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 50 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | — |
Body
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - India only |
| Height (mm) | 162.1 | 163.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Weight (g) | 201.2 | 211 |
| Width (mm) | 76.4 | 77.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, July 11 | 2025, March 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, July 17 | Available. Released 2025, March 25 |
Network
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1), NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is 18% cheaper at 118,000 DZD versus 143,760 DZD for the Nothing Phone (2), leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Nothing Phone (2) posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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