Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Motorola Moto G42
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Motorola Moto G42. In terms of display resolution, Motorola Moto G42 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Motorola Moto G42
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Motorola Moto G42 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.47 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 29996 | Rs. 8999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 29996. The launch Date of the second phone is July 4, 2022. The cost of Motorola Moto G42 is Rs. 8999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Motorola Moto G42's 6.47 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Motorola's phone has display density of 411 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 ~ 90.9% than Nothing's phone ~ 88%. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Motorola Moto G42 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Motorola Moto G42's lower 4 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Motorola Moto G42 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Motorola Moto G42's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 12 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Motorola Moto G42 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A059P | Moto G42 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | July 4, 2022 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Pro Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.5 x 8.39 mm | 73.47 x 160.61 x 8.26 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 175 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 90.9% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.0, 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 on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Notification LED, Gyroscope, E-Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP52 | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, 2 High-definition Mics, Dual Stereo Speakers, 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm AI Engine, DSP Core: v73 / Fmax: 1.5 GHz, 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, Battery | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 33.6° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, 3x Optical Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom | Smart Composition, Spot Color, Shot Optimization, Timer Snap, Pro Mode, Live Photo, 360 Degree Panorama, Portrait, Cutout, Night Vision, Low Light Stacking, Best Shot, Ultra Wide Distortion Correction, Super Resolution, Digital Zoom, 50M High Resolution Mode, Video Feature: Snap in Video Recording, Active Photos, Timelapse, Hyperlapse Stabilization, Cinemagraph |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/2.76" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver |
| GPU | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) | Adreno 610 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |