Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OPPO Reno 13 5G. In terms of display resolution, OPPO Reno 13 5G has better resolution of 2760 x 1256 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 OPPO Reno 13 5G
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OPPO Reno 13 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 28999 | Rs. 23999 |
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 25, 2024. The cost of OPPO Reno 13 5G is Rs. 23999.
Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to OPPO Reno 13 5G's 6.59 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. OPPO's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OPPO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.6% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OPPO Reno 13 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OPPO Reno 13 5G (128 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. OPPO Reno 13 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OPPO Reno 13 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A059 | CPH2689 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.97 W/kg (Head) 0.65 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | November 25, 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 | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Quick Guide x 1, Safety Guide x 1, Protective Case x 1 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 74.7 x 157.9 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 181 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Ivory White | Luminous Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.59 inches, 1256 x 2760 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 89.6% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| 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 | Normal brightness: 600nits (Typical), HBM brightness: 1200nits (Typical), Nature mode: 100% DCI-P3, Pro mode: 100% DCI-P3, Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| 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 | NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/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 | WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, aptx, aptx-HD, LDAC, LHDC5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, proximity, Compass |
| 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@3750MHz 4 × 16bits, SignalBoost Chip X1 |
| 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/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP ƒ/2.1 FOV 89°; 3P lens |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | Video, Photo, Portrait, Night, HI-RES, PANO, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Dual-view video, Sticker, underwater, DOC SCANNER, Googlen lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 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 | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | ColorOS 15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 8350 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.35 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | |
| 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 | 5600 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes |