Nothing Phone 3a Plus vs HMD Crest Max
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 3a Plus and HMD Crest Max comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Plus has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than HMD Crest Max which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Plus | HMD Crest Max |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 28990 | Rs. 11129 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 31, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Nothing Phone 3a Plus is Rs. 28990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 25, 2024. The cost of HMD Crest Max is Rs. 11129.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Plus has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to HMD Crest Max's 6.67 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a Plus has AMOLED Screen type where as HMD Crest Max has OLED Screen type. HMD's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than HMD's phone ~ 86.8%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max's 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Nothing Phone 3a Plus's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 50 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Plus | HMD Crest Max |
| General | ||
| Model | Phone 3a Plus | Crest Max |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 31, 2025 (Expected) | July 25, 2024 |
| In The Box | 33W Fast Charger in Box | |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | No | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 86.8% |
| Features | 2000 Nits Peak Brightness, Always On Display, Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1, 2160 / 1920 Hz PWM frequency | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | n1, n3, n40, n28 and n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| 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, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer (G-sensor), Ambient light sensor, e-Compass, Gyroscop |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 2 Years of Quarterly Security Updates, OZO Audio | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) | 64 MP (Wide Angle) 5 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° FOV Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8350 | Unisoc T760 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | Playback: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG, Output: JPEG, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5300 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |