{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-phone-2a-vs-nothing-phone-3a/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T16:53:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nothing Phone 2a vs Nothing Phone 3a",
    "answer": "The Nothing Phone 3a is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 76 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and value for money. The Nothing Phone 3a is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 144,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Nothing Phone 2a",
            "slug": "nothing-phone-2a",
            "brand": "Nothing Phone",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-2a/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Modern-Smartphone-with-Exposed-Components-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 144999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-12T06:09:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 89,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 77.6,
                "overall": 76.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 12 2024 (global); rolled out in Pakistan in 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2412 pixels (~394 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (configuration typical of Dimensity 7200 Pro)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC4",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.5 (upgradable toward Android 15/OS 3.0)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (ultra-wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e (dual-band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Nothing Phone 3a",
            "slug": "nothing-phone-3a",
            "brand": "Nothing Phone",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-3a/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-10_29_58-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-12T05:37:03+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 70.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2025 (launched globally), expected Pakistan availability Q3–Q4 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.5 × 77.5 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "201 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.77 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 pixels (~387 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom) + 8 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "50W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "nothing-phone-3a",
        "margin": 10.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-2a": 62.1
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-2a": 89,
                    "nothing-phone-3a": 98
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-3a"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-2a": 69.6,
                    "nothing-phone-3a": 70.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-2a": 100,
                    "nothing-phone-3a": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-2a": 62.5,
                    "nothing-phone-3a": 62.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-2a": 77.6,
                    "nothing-phone-3a": 100
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-3a"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Nothing Phone 3a costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Nothing Phone 3a charges 5W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Nothing Phone 2a or Nothing Phone 3a?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 3a comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.4 points. It wins on camera and value for money. Nothing Phone 2a can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Nothing Phone 2a and Nothing Phone 3a in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 2a is listed at PKR 144,999 and Nothing Phone 3a at PKR 124,999. That makes Nothing Phone 3a cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 2a or Nothing Phone 3a?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 3a scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}