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Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing Phone (3a) Comparison & Specs

Nothing Phone (3a)

  • Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

    4 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    50W

  • 6.77"

    1080 x 2392 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30fps

  • Specs Nothing Phone (3a) Amazon Link

Tecno Pova Curve 5G

Tecno Pova Curve 5G Comparison & Specs

Tecno Pova Curve 5G

  • Dimensity 7300

    4 nm

  • 5500 mAh

    45W

  • 6.78"

    1080 x 2436 pixels

  • 64 MP

    4K@30fps

  • Specs
General
Launch Date
March 04, 2025
May 29, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Not Available
OS
Android 15
Android 15
Custom UI
Nothing OS 3.1
HiOS
OS Updates
3 Years
2 Years
Security Updates
6 Years
2 Years
AI Features
Circle to Search
Circle to Search and More
Body
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm
164.3 x 74.6 x 7.45 mm
Thickness
8.4 mm
7.45 mm
Weight
201 g
177 g
Build Details
Glass Back, , 3 LED light strips on the back
Polycarbonate
IP Rating
IP64 (dust tight and water resistant)
IP64 (dust tight and water resistant (water splashes))
Display
Size
6.77 inches
6.78 inches
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, Ultra HDR image support
AMOLED
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
Peak Brightness
3000 nits
1300 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2392 pixels
1080 x 2436 pixels
Pixel Density
387 ppi
393 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20.3:9
Screen to Body Ratio
88.0 %
89 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset¹
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Mediatek Dimensity 7300
Process Size
4 nm
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core
1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
Octa-core
4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU
Adreno 710 (940 MHz)
Mali-G615 MC2
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
6GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Expandable Memory
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
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
64 MP
Sony IMX682, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF

2 MP
f/2.4, (depth)
OIS
Yes
No
Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera
32 MP
f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
13 MP
(Wide), f/2.2
Selfie Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
5G Support
Yes

16 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78
Yes

2 5G bands
n3, n38
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 5
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz, MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 5GHz
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS
Infrared
No
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5500 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
50W
45W
Charging Speed
50% in 19 min
50% in 15 min
Reverse Wired Charging
No
No
Wireless Charging
No
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
Yes
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity, compass
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Black, White, Blue
Geek Black, Magic Silver, Neon Cyan
Price in India
₹22344
₹15999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Nothing Phone (3a) with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) performs better than the Tecno Pova Curve 5G with the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Nothing Phone (3a) offers 3 years of OS updates, whereas Tecno Pova Curve 5G provides 2 years. For security updates, Nothing Phone (3a) offers 6 years of support compared to Tecno Pova Curve 5G's 2 years.

Both Nothing Phone (3a) and Tecno Pova Curve 5G feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Tecno Pova Curve 5G 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.

Tecno Pova Curve 5G features a larger 5500 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Nothing Phone (3a) also supports faster wired charging at 50W, compared to 45W on Tecno Pova Curve 5G.

Both phones feature the same IP64 rating for water and dust resistance.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.