CMF Phone 3 Pro vs Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than CMF Phone 3 Pro. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than CMF Phone 3 Pro
| Name | CMF Phone 3 Pro | Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.81 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 24990 | Rs. 32999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be April, 2026. The cost of CMF Phone 3 Pro is Rs. 24990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 32999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to CMF Phone 3 Pro's 6.81 inch screen. CMF Phone 3 Pro has Screen type where as Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. CMF's phone has display density of 388 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to CMF Phone 3 Pro's lower 8 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than CMF Phone 3 Pro (128 GB).
Camera comparison
CMF Phone 3 Pro has 50 MP + 50 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to CMF Phone 3 Pro's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | CMF Phone 3 Pro | Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Phone 3 Pro | A059P |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April, 2026 | March 04, 2025 |
| In The Box | CMF Phone 3 Pro, CMF Power, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone Case, Safety Information and Warranty Card, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Pro Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.5 x 8.39 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | |
| Colors | Black, Gray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Flexible AMOLED (1.07B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.81 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 387 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Brightness | 3500nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR band: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78 | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac / ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-axis linear Vibrator | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, 2 High-definition Mics, Dual Stereo Speakers, 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm AI Engine, DSP Core: v73 / Fmax: 1.5 GHz, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor. Glyph Interface, 26 Individually Addressable Zones, 10 New Ringtones and Notification Sounds, Glyph Timer, Essential Notifications, Volume Indicator, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress (Now Supports Google Calendar), Flip to Glyph, Bedtime Schedule, Music Visualisation, Camera Countdown, Glyph Fill Light, Battery | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Main) 50 MP (Telephoto) 12 MP (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 33.6° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo | Panorama, HDR, 3x Optical Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/2.76" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.3 | Nothing OS 3.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 48W Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 7.5W |