Both Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Nubia Z70 Ultra comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nubia Z70 Ultra has better resolution of 2688 x 1216 than Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.85 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 28999 | Rs. 53990 |
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 November 21, 2024. The Expected cost of Nubia Z70 Ultra is Rs. 53990.
Nubia Z70 Ultra has larger screen size of 6.85 inches in comparison to Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Nubia's phone has display density of 431 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nubia's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nubia Z70 Ultra's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nubia Z70 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | A059 | NX733J, NX736J |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | November 21, 2024 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 77.1 x 164.3 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 228 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, Amber, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1216 x 2688 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 431 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Features | Contrast 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 Brightness | HDR10, 2000 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 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 | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with A-GPS (L1+L2+L5), GLONASS (G1+G5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3 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 Light | LPDDR5X RAM, Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 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/1.6-4 35mm (standard), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 64 MP ƒ/2.5 (Telephoto) 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 3.3x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam) 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Ultra Wide) 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | Laser AF, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Under Display |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | MyOS 15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 830 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | 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, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |