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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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
- Front camera
- Phone (3a): 32 MP vs Phone (3a) Pro: 50 MP
- Dedicated optical telephoto reach
- Phone (3a): 2× vs Phone (3a) Pro: 3×
- Front camera — Focal length
- Phone (3a): 22 mm vs Phone (3a) Pro: 24 mm
- Front camera — Sensor
- Phone (3a): 1/3.44" vs Phone (3a) Pro: 1/2.76"
80Display80
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Nothing256 GB
Phone (3a) Pro
6.77″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Grey · UK 6974434224438Full product profile
80%Spec
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESMore evidence is needed.
Change what matters An overall lead needs at least 2 scored categories verified on both phones; only display can be compared here. Compare the actual figures below.
Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring
Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.
THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown; scores cover published capabilities only. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Native zoom
Native telephoto reach relative to the main camera. It is not digital zoom, an optical-quality crop or a photographic-quality score. Zero means no dedicated telephoto lens.
BOTH PHONES
Same screen diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Phone (3a)
- 6.77″
- Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.77″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Phone (3a)
- Not verified
- Phone (3a) Pro
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.
Camera system
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
Phone (3a) ProMain: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.55, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K
Sources
Phone (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 specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
The 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.56" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, dual pixel PDAF autofocus; periscope 70 mm, 1/1.95" sensor, 33.6° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Front camera
Phone (3a)32 MP
Phone (3a) Pro50 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Phone (3a)2×
Phone (3a) Pro3×
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera — Focal length
Phone (3a)22 mm
Phone (3a) Pro24 mm
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Front camera — Resolution
Phone (3a)32 MP
Phone (3a) Pro50 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Front camera — Sensor
Phone (3a)1/3.44"
Phone (3a) Pro1/2.76"
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Show 2 more verified differences
Main camera — Sensor
Phone (3a)1/1.57"
Phone (3a) Pro1/1.56"
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
SIM — e-SIM
Phone (3a)Japan only
Phone (3a) ProYes (excluding India)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Small physical differences (1)
Weight
In Visual factsPhone (3a)208 g
Phone (3a) Pro211 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
Phone (3a)Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
Phone (3a) ProDual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
Sources
Phone (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 specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
UK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: yes (excluding India); 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) Pro: 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 (51)
Front camera autofocus
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: 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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Pro84.5° FOV
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProOIS & EIS
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProAuto focus
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProDual pixel PDAF
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 (3a)84.5° FOV
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)OIS & EIS
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)Auto focus
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProF/2.55
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Pro33.6° FOV
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProOIS & EIS
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProAutofocus
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Pro3x optical zoom
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Pro6x in-sensor zoom
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Pro60x ultra zoom
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 — Focal length
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Pro70 mm
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Pro50 MP
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Pro1/1.95"
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.
Telescope camera — Aperture
Phone (3a)F/2.0
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)49.5° FOV
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)EIS
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)Autofocus
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)2x optical zoom
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)4x in-sensor zoom
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)30x ultra zoom
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)50 mm
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)50 MP
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)1/2.75"
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProGPS (L1)
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 — GPS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProGLONASS (G1)
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 — GPS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProBDS (B1I)
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 — GPS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProGALILEO (E1)
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 — GPS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProQZSS (L1)
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 — GPS
Phone (3a)GPS (L1)
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)GLONASS (G1)
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)BDS (B1I)
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)GALILEO (E1)
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)QZSS (L1)
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProYes
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 — NFC
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProSupporting Google Pay
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 — NFC
Phone (3a)Yes
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)Supporting Google Pay
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro
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 (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Nothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
Nothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Pro
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
72 shared fields have the same recorded value.
WHAT THE SCORE COVERS
Score breakdown
Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.
Phone (3a) Phone (3a) Pro
Display explainedTied on these inputs
Phone (3a): Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Phone (3a) Pro: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
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Full specifications
All specs135 specificationsPhone (3a)Phone (3a) Pro
Phone (3a)Phone (3a) ProWeightDiffers
208g
211g
Width
77.5mm
77.5mm
Thickness
8.35mm
8.35mm
Dimensions
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
Height
163.5 mm
163.5 mm
ColourDiffers
Black
Grey
Form factor
slab
slab
Colour depth
10-bit
10-bit
Screen size
6.77″
6.77″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
3000 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 density
387 ppi
387 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
Display specification
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.
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 resolution
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Pixel density
387 ppi
387 ppi
Display technology
Flexible AMOLED
Flexible AMOLED
Brightness — Peak brightness
3000 nits
3000 nits
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
1300 nits
1300 nits
Brightness — Typical brightness
800 nits
800 nits
Rear camera modules
3
3
Camera systemDiffers
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.
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.55, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4KThe 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.56" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, dual pixel PDAF autofocus; periscope 70 mm, 1/1.95" sensor, 33.6° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Front cameraDiffers
32 MP
50 MP
Dedicated optical telephoto reachDiffers
2×
3×
Main camera — Resolution
50 MP
50 MP
Main camera — Focal length
24 mm
24 mm
Main camera — Aperture
F/1.88
F/1.88
Main camera — SensorDiffers
1/1.57"
1/1.56"
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
84.5° FOV
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
OIS & EIS
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Auto focus
Not verified
Telescope camera — Resolution
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
50 MP
Not verified
Telescope camera — Focal length
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
50 mm
Not verified
Telescope camera — Aperture
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
F/2.0
Not verified
Telescope camera — Sensor
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
1/2.75"
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
49.5° FOV
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
EIS
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Autofocus
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
2x optical zoom
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
4x in-sensor zoom
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
30x ultra zoom
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
8 MP
8 MP
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
15 mm
15 mm
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
F/2.2
F/2.2
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
1/4"
1/4"
Ultra-wide camera — Features
120° FOV
120° FOV
Front camera — ResolutionDiffers
32 MP
50 MP
Front camera — Focal lengthDiffers
22 mm
24 mm
Front camera — Aperture
F/2.2
F/2.2
Front camera — SensorDiffers
1/3.44"
1/2.76"
Front camera — Features
81.2° FOV
81.2° FOV
Rear camera autofocus
YesStated for the main and telescope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
YesStated for the main (Dual pixel PDAF) and periscope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
YesOIS listed for the main camera only; the telescope camera lists EIS, and the ultra-wide lists no stabilisation.
YesOIS listed for the main and periscope cameras; the ultra-wide lists none.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Yes
Yes
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
84.5° FOV
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Auto focus
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Dual pixel PDAF
Periscope camera — Resolution
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
50 MP
Periscope camera — Focal length
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
70 mm
Periscope camera — Aperture
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
F/2.55
Periscope camera — Sensor
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
1/1.95"
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
33.6° FOV
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Autofocus
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
3x optical zoom
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
6x in-sensor zoom
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
60x ultra zoom
Battery and charging
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.
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 capacity
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Wired charging power
50 W
50 W
Claimed charge time to 50%
19 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
19 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Charging speed — Charging speed
50 W
50 W
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
7.5 W
7.5 W
Charging speed — 100% charge time
56 minutes
56 minutes
Charging speed — 50% charge time
19 minutes
19 minutes
Published support term
6 years
Published security support term · Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) 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 policy
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.
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.
Chipset
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
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; 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.
Dual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: yes (excluding India); 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 rating
IP64
IP64
eSIM only
No
No
Published operating system
Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Operating 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
£329Nothing UK store price for Black 12+256GB in September 2026; the store showed it as sold out. Retailer prices may differ.
£399Nothing UK store price for Grey 12+256GB (pickup only) in September 2026; the store showed it as sold out. Retailer prices may differ.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
Up to 2.5 GHz
Up to 2.5 GHz
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
8-core
8-core
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Size
6.77"
6.77"
Screen material
Panda glass
Panda glass
Resolution
1084 x 2392 (387 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
Refresh — PWM frequency
2160 Hz
2160 Hz
SIM — Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
SIM — SIM size
Nano-SIM (4FF)
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM — e-SIMDiffers
Japan only
Yes (excluding India)
SIM — Gigabit LTE
4x4 MIMO
4x4 MIMO
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
SIM — 5G NR band
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
SIM — 4G LTE bands
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
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
1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
SIM — 2G GSM
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Supporting Google Pay
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
GPS (L1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
GLONASS (G1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
BDS (B1I)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
GALILEO (E1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
QZSS (L1)
Not verified
Glyph interface
Glyph Interface light patternsRear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Glyph Interface light patternsRear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Supporting Google Pay
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
GPS (L1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
GLONASS (G1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
BDS (B1I)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
GALILEO (E1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
QZSS (L1)
Show unverified (10)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 verifiedNothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 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.
Wireless charging
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
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 (3a)
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score80.2 / 100Selected categories: Display.
(80.23 × 1) ÷ 1
Display80.2 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
NothingPixel densitySource value: 387
43.50 × 35% = 15.23Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
NothingCategory score = 40.00 + 15.23 + 25.00 = 80.23
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
BatteryNot scored
Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Playback and charging conditions.
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
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
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score80.2 / 100Selected categories: Display.
(80.23 × 1) ÷ 1
Display80.2 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
NothingPixel densitySource value: 387
43.50 × 35% = 15.23Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
NothingCategory score = 40.00 + 15.23 + 25.00 = 80.23
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
BatteryNot scored
Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Playback and charging conditions.
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight211 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£399.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
- Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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