Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Motorola Moto G96 5G


Quick Comparison


Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Motorola Moto G96 5G. In terms of display resolution, Motorola Moto G96 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Motorola Moto G96 5G

NameNothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)Motorola Moto G96 5G
RAM12 GB8 GB
Display6.77 in6.67 in
Internal Memory256 GB128 GB
Battery5000 mAh5500 mAh
Camera50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple50 MP + 8 MP Dual
PriceRs. 28999Rs. 17999

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Detailed Comparison


Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The Expected cost of Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 09, 2025. The cost of Motorola Moto G96 5G is Rs. 17999.

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G96 5G has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Motorola Moto G96 5G has Screen type. Motorola's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.77% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.

Memory comparison

Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Motorola Moto G96 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Motorola Moto G96 5G (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Motorola Moto G96 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.

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Full Comparison


NameNothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)Motorola Moto G96 5G
General
ModelA059PB8T0010IN|PB8T0005IN
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
OS Updates1 year
Security Updates3 years
Release DateMarch 04, 2025July 09, 2025
In The BoxNothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety CardHandset, 33W Charger, USB Cable, Guides, Sim Tool
Design
Dimensions77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm73.26 x 161.86 x 7.93 mm
Weight201 g178 g
ColorsBlack, White, BluePANTONE Greener Pastures, PANTONE Cattleya Orchid, PANTONE Ashleigh Blue, PANTONE Dresden Blue
Display
TypeColor AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)Color pOLED (1B Colors)
TouchYesYes, 300 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:920:9
PPI~ 387 PPI~ 393 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 88%~ 92.77%
Glass TypePanda GlassGorilla Glass 5
BrightnessBrightness: 1600 Nits (Peak), 1200 Nits (HBM
FeaturesContrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness100% DCI P3 Color Space, Water Touch
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Curved DisplayYes
Memory
RAM12 GB8 GB
Expandable RAMUpto 16 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.2
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G Bandsn1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n785G NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi VersionWiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced HotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz | 5 GHz)
BluetoothYes, v5.4, A2DP, BLEYes, v5.2
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB StorageUSB on-the-go, USB Charging
Extra
GPSGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, CompassProximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, SAR Sensor, Sensor Hub, E-Compass
3.5mm Headphone JackNo
NFCYesYes
AI FeaturesMOTO AI (AI Mobile)
Water ResistanceYesYes
IP RatingIP64IP68
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra Features3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Benchmark (Antutu v10): 825,564, 2 High-definition Mics Dual Stereo Speakers, 4 nm TSMC process (N4), Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 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 LightFoD FPS, Moto Secure, Thinkshield for Mobile
Camera
Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle)
24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV
50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto)
50mm, 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom, 49.5° FOV
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
15mm, 120° FOV, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
Sony Lytia 700C Sensor, f/1.8 Aperture, 1.0um Pixel Size, Ultra Pixel Technology for 2.0um, Quad PDAF - All Pixel Focus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
8 MP ƒ/1.67 (Ultra Wide)
FOV: 118.6 Degree, Macro Vision, f/2.2 Aperture, 1.12um Pixel Size, Auto Focus
Camera SensorSony LYT-700C Sensor
OISYesYes
Auto FocusYesYes
Features2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra ZoomNight Vision Mode, Auto Night Vision, Portrait (24mm/35mm/50mm Options), Panorama, Pro Mode (w/Long Exposure), Live Filters, Tilt Shift, HDR, Macro Vision, Ultra-Res, Artificial Intelligence (Shot Optimization, Auto Smile Capture, Google Lens Integration, Photo Enhancement Engine, Super Zoom, Scan (Powered by Adobe Scan), Other Features: Gesture Selfie, Timer, Burst Shot, Snap in Video Recording, Assistive Grid, Leveler, Watermark, QR/ Barcode Scanner, Location Information, RAW Photo Output, Selfie Stick Support, Google Photos Editing (Magic Editor with Reimagine & Auto Frame (Checking Timeframe), Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Blur, Portrait Light, Sky, Color Pop, Cinematic Photos, Video Features: Video Stabilization (EIS-OIS), Dual Capture, Timelapse (w/ Hyperlapse), Slow Motion, Live Video Filters (FHD (at 30 fps Only), Horizon Lock, Other Features: High Res Digital Zoom (Upto 6x), Assistive Grid, Leveler, Audio Zoom, Photo: Upto 10X| Video: Upto 6X
Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
Punch Hole, Screen Flash
32 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle)
0.7um Pixel Size, Quad Pixel Technology for 1.4um
Punch Hole
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v15Android v15
Custom UINothing OS 3.1Hello UI
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2
CPU2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details4x2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x1.95GHz Cortex A-55
GPUAdreno 710Qualcomm Adreno 619
JavaNoNo
BrowserYes, supports HTML5Yes
Multimedia
SupportsJPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4Yes
VideoMKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBMYes
FM RadioNoYes
Speaker TypeDual Stereo
Audio FeaturesDolby Atmos, HiRES
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Fast ChargingYes, 50W Fast ChargingYes, 33W TurboPower
Reverse ChargingYes, 7.5W

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