Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Poco F7 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Poco F7 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco F7 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Poco F7 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco F7 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7550 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 28999 | Rs. 33999 |
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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 June 24, 2025. The cost of Poco F7 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 33999.
Display comparison
Poco F7 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Poco's phone has display density of 435 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94.27% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM Poco F7 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Poco F7 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual 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 Poco F7 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco F7 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A059 | MZB0K1OIN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.83 W/kg (Head) 0.86 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | June 24, 2025 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | Handset, Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 77.93 x 163.1 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 222 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 435 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 94.27% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 3200 Nits Peak Brightness | |
| 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 | Contrast: 8,000,000:1, 68 Billion+ Colors, Corning Gorilla Glass Protected, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| 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 | 5G SA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8*/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41*/n66/n77/n78/n2*/n48*, 5G NSA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8*/n20/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 | Wi-Fi 7, Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with A-GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, QZSS, NAVIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, GPT-powered AI Features, On-gallery AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP66 + IP68 + IP69 |
| 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 | WildBoost 4.0, Wet Touch Control |
| 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/1.95 (Wide Angle) 8 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX882 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | 2x In Sensor Lossless Zoom, Live Photo, Google Lens, Auto Night Mode, Ultra HD, HD Portrait, Documents Mode, Watermark, Motion Tracking Focus, Portrait Mode with Beautify, Depth Control & Filters, AI Camera, Burst, AI Beautify, Filters, Pro Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, Long Exposure, HEIF Format, Default Focal Length, Video Features: 4K Video, Video Beautify, Video Filters, Bokeh, Ultrawide Video, Timelapse Mode, Steady Video, Night Mode, Timelapse, Slow Motion Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Ring Flash |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | HyperOS 2.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.20 GHz & 3xCortex-A720@3.00 GHz& 2xA720 @2.80 GHz, & 2xA720@2.02 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 825 |
| 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 | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 7550 mAh, Si/C Li-Io |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 90W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | Yes, 22.5 W Reverse Charging |