Nothing Phone (2a) vs Nothing Phone (3)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Nothing Phone (2a)
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1category wins
Nothing Phone (3)
4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Nothing Phone (3)
Bigger battery
Nothing Phone (3)
Faster charging
Nothing Phone (3)
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Nothing Phone (3)
Lighter body
Nothing Phone (2a)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.67 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2412 | 2800 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1260 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1300 | 4500 |
| PPI | 394 | 460 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 | 88.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 825 |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Nothing Phone (3) +78%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Nothing Phone (3) +158%AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) +138%| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,167 | 2,072 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,577 | 6,649 |
| AnTuTu | 971,424 | 2,314,417 |
Memory
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.7, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5150 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 65 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 161.7 | 160.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 9 |
| Weight (g) | 190 | 218 |
| Width (mm) | 76.3 | 75.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, March 05 | 2025, July 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, March 12 | Available. Released 2025, July 15 |
Network
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 LTE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| NFC | Yes, 360˚ | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone (3) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Nothing Phone (3) packs a 5150 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Nothing Phone (3) posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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