Nothing256 GB
Phone (3)
6.67″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434226166Full product profile
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
- Chipset
- Phone (3): Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 vs Phone (3a): Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
- Wired charging power
- Phone (3): 65 W vs Phone (3a): 50 W
- Claimed charge time to 50%
- Phone (3): 20 minutes vs Phone (3a): 19 minutes
- Published security support term
- Phone (3): 7 years vs Phone (3a): 6 years
Nothing256 GB
Phone (3a)
6.77″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Black · UK 6974434224292Full product profile
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
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Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
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- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
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SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
Phone (3a)
0.1″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Phone (3)
- 6.67″
- Phone (3a)
- 6.77″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Phone (3)
- Not verified
- Phone (3a)
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
31 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsPhone (3)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Phone (3a)Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
UK battery capacity
In Visual factsPhone (3)5150 mAh
Phone (3a)5000 mAh
Sources
Phone (3)
UK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
Capacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsCapacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Wired charging power
Phone (3)65 W
Phone (3a)50 W
Sources
Capacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Claimed charge time to 50%
Phone (3)20 minutes
Phone (3a)19 minutes
Sources
Phone (3)
Upper-bound manufacturer claim with the 65 W wired charging spec. No adapter is included in the box, and the test adapter and conditions are not given. · 1% to 50%; manufacturer states "under 20 minutes"
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
Phone (3)Main: 50 MP (f/1.68, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.68, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K at 60 fps
Phone (3a)Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 2x optical zoom (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K
Sources
Phone (3)
Details: main 1/1.3" sensor, OIS and EIS, 2x2 OCL PDAF autofocus, 2x in-sensor zoom; periscope 1/2.75" sensor, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 1/2.76" sensor, 114° field of view; front 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view. Video list: Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps (4K per the feature copy), 1080p Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 240/120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night, Macro, Action.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
The 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telephoto (Nothing: telescope camera) 50 mm, 1/2.75" sensor, 49.5° field of view, EIS only, autofocus, 4x in-sensor and 30x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 22 mm, 1/3.44" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
Phone (3)6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 2800 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 4500 nits peak
Phone (3a)6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak
Sources
Phone (3)
Full published display specification: 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 1260 x 2800 (460 PPI); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 4500 nits peak, 1600 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
Full published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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Update policy
Phone (3)5 years of Android updates and 7 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Phone (3a)3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Sources
Phone (3a)
The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Published security support term
Phone (3)7 years
Phone (3a)6 years
Sources
Phone (3)
Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Battery and charging
Phone (3)5150 mAh; 65 W wired, 15 W wireless, 5 W reverse wireless, 7.5 W reverse wired
Phone (3a)5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
Sources
Phone (3)
Full published battery specification: 5150 mAh Si/C Li-ion (UK; 5500 mAh in India only); 65 W wired fast charging; 15 W wireless charging; 5 W reverse wireless charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC4.0, QC3.0, QC2.0, DCP, SDP, CDP, UFCS.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
Full published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
Phone (3)1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)
Phone (3a)1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
Phone (3)50 MP
Phone (3a)32 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Glyph interface
Phone (3)Glyph Matrix
Phone (3a)Glyph Interface light patterns
Sources
Phone (3)
Rear light matrix for notifications, Glyph Toys and games, switched with the Glyph Button. Some functions, such as Caller ID, are marked coming soon.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
Rear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Ingress protection rating
In Visual factsPhone (3)IP68
Phone (3a)IP64
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published operating system
Phone (3)Nothing OS 4 powered by Android 16
Phone (3a)Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15
Sources
Phone (3)
Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Phone (3)3×
Phone (3a)2×
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Claimed peak brightness
Phone (3)4500 nits
Phone (3a)3000 nits
Sources
Phone (3)
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
Phone (3)460 ppi
Phone (3a)387 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
Phone (3)460 ppi
Phone (3a)387 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
Phone (3)6.67 in
Phone (3a)6.77 in
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Phone (3)1600 nits
Phone (3a)1300 nits
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Brightness — Peak brightness
Phone (3)4500 nits
Phone (3a)3000 nits
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera — Resolution
Phone (3)50 MP
Phone (3a)32 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Front camera — Sensor
Phone (3)1/2.76"
Phone (3a)1/3.44"
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Main camera — Aperture
Phone (3)f/1.68
Phone (3a)F/1.88
Sources
A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. Aperture alone does not establish photo quality.
Main camera — Sensor
Phone (3)1/1.3"
Phone (3a)1/1.57"
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Resolution
Phone (3)1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)
Phone (3a)1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen material
Phone (3)Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Phone (3a)Panda glass
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Size
Phone (3)6.67" flexible AMOLED
Phone (3a)6.77"
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Phone (3)114° FOV
Phone (3a)120° FOV
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Phone (3)50 MP
Phone (3a)8 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Phone (3)1/2.76"
Phone (3a)1/4"
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
Phone (3)160.6 × 75.59 × 8.99 mm (height × width × depth)
Phone (3a)163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (4)
Height
Phone (3)160.6 mm
Phone (3a)163.5 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
Phone (3)8.99 mm
Phone (3a)8.35 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsPhone (3)218 g
Phone (3a)208 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
Phone (3)75.59 mm
Phone (3a)77.5 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
Phone (3)Dual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0; NFC
Phone (3a)Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
Sources
Phone (3)
UK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM supported; SIM mode: dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VoLTE/VoNR; 2G GSM: 850, 900, DCS, PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G NR bands (SA/NSA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4/5/6 GHz tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS; NFC. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
UK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (95)
Front camera autofocus
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Native telephoto reach
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
Phone (3)Yes
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2G GSM
Phone (3)GSM 850, 900, DCS, PCS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Phone (3)UMTS B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
4G LTE bands
Phone (3)1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5G NR bands
Phone (3)n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio
Phone (3)3 high-definition mics
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Audio
Phone (3)Symmetric stereo speakers
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery
Phone (3)Si/C Li-Ion 5,150 mAh*
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery
Phone (3)*5500mAh (in India only)
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth
Phone (3)6.0
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging
Phone (3)65 W fast charging
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging
Phone (3)15 W wireless charging
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging
Phone (3)5 W reverse wireless charging
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging
Phone (3)7.5 W reverse wired charging
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)56 minutes
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)19 minutes
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — Charging speed
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)50 W
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)7.5 W
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display technology
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Flexible AMOLED
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
e-SIM
Phone (3)Support
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Focal length
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)22 mm
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Location
Phone (3)L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3)OIS & EIS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3)Auto focus, 2x2 OCL PDAF
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3)2x in-sensor zoom
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)84.5° FOV
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)OIS & EIS
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Auto focus
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Focal length
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)24 mm
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
NFC
Phone (3)Support
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Aperture
Phone (3)f/2.68
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Features
Phone (3)OIS & EIS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Features
Phone (3)Autofocus
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Features
Phone (3)3x optical zoom
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Features
Phone (3)6x in-sensor zoom
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Features
Phone (3)60x ultra zoom
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Resolution
Phone (3)50 MP
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Periscope camera — Sensor
Phone (3)1/2.75"
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Protocol
Phone (3)PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC4.0 / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / DCP / SDP / CDP / UFCS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3)4 nm TSMC process
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3)Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 3.21 GHz
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3)1 Prime core, up to 3.2 GHz (Cortex-X4)
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Phone (3)7 Performance cores, up to 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A720)
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — GPU
Phone (3)Qualcomm Adreno 825
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — ISP
Phone (3)Qualcomm Spectra 18-bit Triple AI ISP
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
Phone (3)Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
Phone (3)Qualcomm AI Engine
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Refresh — PWM frequency
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)2160 Hz
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 2G GSM
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 5G NR band
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — Dual SIM
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Yes
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — e-SIM
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Japan only
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)4x4 MIMO
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — SIM size
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Nano-SIM (4FF)
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM card type
Phone (3)Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM mode
Phone (3)Dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VOLTE/VONR
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Up to 2.5 GHz
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)8-core
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Aperture
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)F/2.0
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)49.5° FOV
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)EIS
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Autofocus
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)2x optical zoom
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)4x in-sensor zoom
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)30x ultra zoom
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Focal length
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)50 mm
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Resolution
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)50 MP
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Sensor
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)1/2.75"
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)15 mm
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi
Phone (3)Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G/6G Tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Bluetooth 5.4
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)GPS (L1)
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)GLONASS (G1)
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)BDS (B1I)
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)GALILEO (E1)
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)QZSS (L1)
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — NFC
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Yes
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — NFC
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Supporting Google Pay
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Wi-Fi 6
Sources
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
Phone (3)Not verified
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)
The video list gives Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p modes and 4K/1080p time-lapse, and Nothing advertises 4K 60 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a)
Nothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
Phone (3)Yes
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
Phone (3)15 W
Phone (3a)Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
21 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs155 specificationsPhone (3)Phone (3a)
Phone (3)Phone (3a)WeightDiffers
218g
208g
WidthDiffers
75.59mm
77.5mm
ThicknessDiffers
8.99mm
8.35mm
DimensionsDiffers
160.6 × 75.59 × 8.99 mm (height × width × depth)
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
160.6 mm
163.5 mm
ColourDiffers
White
Black
Form factor
slab
slab
Colour depth
10-bit
10-bit
Screen sizeDiffers
6.67″
6.77″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
4500 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
460 ppi
387 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
Display specificationDiffers
6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 2800 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 4500 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 1260 x 2800 (460 PPI); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 4500 nits peak, 1600 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate.
6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
Display resolutionDiffers
1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Pixel densityDiffers
460 ppi
387 ppi
Brightness — Peak brightnessDiffers
4500 nits
3000 nits
Brightness — Outdoor brightnessDiffers
1600 nits
1300 nits
Brightness — Typical brightness
800 nits
800 nits
Display technology
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Flexible AMOLED
Rear camera modules
3
3
Camera systemDiffers
Main: 50 MP (f/1.68, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.68, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K at 60 fpsDetails: main 1/1.3" sensor, OIS and EIS, 2x2 OCL PDAF autofocus, 2x in-sensor zoom; periscope 1/2.75" sensor, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 1/2.76" sensor, 114° field of view; front 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view. Video list: Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps (4K per the feature copy), 1080p Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 240/120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night, Macro, Action.
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 2x optical zoom (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4KThe 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telephoto (Nothing: telescope camera) 50 mm, 1/2.75" sensor, 49.5° field of view, EIS only, autofocus, 4x in-sensor and 30x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 22 mm, 1/3.44" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Front cameraDiffers
50 MP
32 MP
Dedicated optical telephoto reachDiffers
3×
2×
Main camera — Resolution
50 MP
50 MP
Main camera — ApertureDiffers
f/1.68
F/1.88
Main camera — SensorDiffers
1/1.3"
1/1.57"
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
OIS & EIS
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Auto focus, 2x2 OCL PDAF
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
2x in-sensor zoom
Not verified
Periscope camera — Resolution
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
50 MP
Not verified
Periscope camera — Aperture
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
f/2.68
Not verified
Periscope camera — Sensor
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
1/2.75"
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
OIS & EIS
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Autofocus
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
3x optical zoom
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
6x in-sensor zoom
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
60x ultra zoom
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — ResolutionDiffers
50 MP
8 MP
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
F/2.2
F/2.2
Ultra-wide camera — SensorDiffers
1/2.76"
1/4"
Ultra-wide camera — FeaturesDiffers
114° FOV
120° FOV
Front camera — ResolutionDiffers
50 MP
32 MP
Front camera — Aperture
F/2.2
F/2.2
Front camera — SensorDiffers
1/2.76"
1/3.44"
Front camera — Features
81.2° FOV
81.2° FOV
Rear camera autofocus
YesStated for the main (2x2 OCL PDAF) and periscope cameras; not stated for the ultra-wide.
YesStated for the main and telescope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
YesOIS listed for the main and periscope cameras only; the ultra-wide lists none.
YesOIS listed for the main camera only; the telescope camera lists EIS, and the ultra-wide lists no stabilisation.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Yes
Yes
Main camera — Focal length
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
24 mm
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
84.5° FOV
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Auto focus
Telescope camera — Resolution
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
50 MP
Telescope camera — Focal length
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
50 mm
Telescope camera — Aperture
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
F/2.0
Telescope camera — Sensor
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
1/2.75"
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
49.5° FOV
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
EIS
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Autofocus
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
2x optical zoom
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
4x in-sensor zoom
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
30x ultra zoom
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
15 mm
Front camera — Focal length
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
22 mm
Wireless charging
Yes
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Battery and chargingDiffers
5150 mAh; 65 W wired, 15 W wireless, 5 W reverse wireless, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5150 mAh Si/C Li-ion (UK; 5500 mAh in India only); 65 W wired fast charging; 15 W wireless charging; 5 W reverse wireless charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC4.0, QC3.0, QC2.0, DCP, SDP, CDP, UFCS.
5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.
UK battery capacityDiffers
5150 mAhUK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Wired charging powerDiffers
65 W
50 W
Claimed charge time to 50%Differs
20 minutesUpper-bound manufacturer claim with the 65 W wired charging spec. No adapter is included in the box, and the test adapter and conditions are not given. · 1% to 50%; manufacturer states "under 20 minutes"
19 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Reverse wireless charging
YesReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Battery
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Si/C Li-Ion 5,150 mAh*
Not verified
Battery
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
*5500mAh (in India only)
Not verified
Charging
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
65 W fast charging
Not verified
Charging
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
15 W wireless charging
Not verified
Charging
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
5 W reverse wireless charging
Not verified
Charging
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
7.5 W reverse wired charging
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
15 W
Not verified
Charging speed — Charging speed
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
50 W
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
7.5 W
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
56 minutes
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
19 minutes
Published support termDiffers
7 years
Published security support term · Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
6 years
Published security support term · Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
Update policyDiffers
5 years of Android updates and 7 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.
ChipsetDiffers
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
RAM and storage configuration
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Dual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM supported; SIM mode: dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VoLTE/VoNR; 2G GSM: 850, 900, DCS, PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G NR bands (SA/NSA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4/5/6 GHz tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS; NFC. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Panel technology
Flexible AMOLED
Flexible AMOLED
Ingress protection ratingDiffers
IP68
IP64
eSIM only
No
No
Published operating systemDiffers
Nothing OS 4 powered by Android 16Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
UK manufacturer reference priceDiffers
£699Nothing UK store price for White 12+256GB in September 2026 (earlier that month it was on offer at £549). Retailer prices may differ.
£329Nothing UK store price for Black 12+256GB in September 2026; the store showed it as sold out. Retailer prices may differ.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
4 nm TSMC process
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 3.21 GHz
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
1 Prime core, up to 3.2 GHz (Cortex-X4)
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
7 Performance cores, up to 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A720)
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — GPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Qualcomm Adreno 825
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Qualcomm AI Engine
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — ISP
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Qualcomm Spectra 18-bit Triple AI ISP
Not verified
SizeDiffers
6.67" flexible AMOLED
6.77"
Screen materialDiffers
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Panda glass
ResolutionDiffers
1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Colors
1.07 billion
1.07 billion
Contrast ratio
1,000,000:1
1,000,000:1
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Protocol
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC4.0 / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / DCP / SDP / CDP / UFCS
Not verified
Audio
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
3 high-definition mics
Not verified
Audio
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Symmetric stereo speakers
Not verified
SIM card type
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
Not verified
e-SIM
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Support
Not verified
SIM mode
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VOLTE/VONR
Not verified
2G GSM
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
GSM 850, 900, DCS, PCS
Not verified
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
UMTS B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
Not verified
4G LTE bands
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
Not verified
5G NR bands
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA
Not verified
Wi-Fi
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G/6G Tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Not verified
Bluetooth
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
6.0
Not verified
Location
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS
Not verified
NFC
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Support
Not verified
Glyph interfaceDiffers
Glyph MatrixRear light matrix for notifications, Glyph Toys and games, switched with the Glyph Button. Some functions, such as Caller ID, are marked coming soon.
Glyph Interface light patternsRear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Up to 2.5 GHz
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
8-core
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Refresh — PWM frequency
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
2160 Hz
SIM — Dual SIM
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
SIM — SIM size
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM — e-SIM
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Japan only
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
4x4 MIMO
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
SIM — 5G NR band
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
SIM — 2G GSM
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Supporting Google Pay
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
GPS (L1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
GLONASS (G1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
BDS (B1I)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
GALILEO (E1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
QZSS (L1)
Show unverified (8)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Native telephoto reach
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
8K video recording
Not verifiedThe video list gives Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p modes and 4K/1080p time-lapse, and Nothing advertises 4K 60 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedNothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera autofocus
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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How we calculate scoresNothing Phone (3)
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight218 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width75.59 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.99 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.67 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness4,500 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
NothingClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Upper-bound manufacturer claim with the 65 W wired charging spec. No adapter is included in the box, and the test adapter and conditions are not given. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
NothingPublished total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
NothingWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Reverse wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
NothingHeadphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Manufacturer list price£699.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
- Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
Nothing Phone (3a)
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight208 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width77.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.35 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
NothingClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate2.63% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise. 50 divided by 19 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
NothingPublished total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
NothingHeadphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP64Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density387 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Manufacturer list price£329.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
- Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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