Moto G96 alternatives
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Nothing Phone (3a) alternatives
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Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing Phone (3a)
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Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
4 nm
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5000 mAh
50W
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6.77"
1080 x 2392 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
- Specs
4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78
4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55
1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Sony LYT-700C, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
8 MP
f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP
f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom
8 MP
f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
1080p@30/60/120fps
f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78
16 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Nothing Phone (3a) with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) performs better than the Moto G96 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Nothing Phone (3a) launched with Android 15 and will receive updates until Android 18, whereas Moto G96 launched with Android 15 and will get Android 16. Nothing Phone (3a) will get security updates until 2031 (approx. 6 years), while Moto G96 is supported till 2028.
Both Moto G96 and Nothing Phone (3a) feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Moto G96 offers a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Nothing Phone (3a) also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Moto G96 comes with a larger 5500 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Nothing Phone (3a) also supports faster wired charging at 50W, compared to 33W on Moto G96.
Moto G96 offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.