Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.38 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 33999 | Rs. 18905 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 33999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 22, 2019. The cost of Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 18905.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.38 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Vivo's phone has display density of 404 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88% than Vivo's phone ~ 83.4%. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB 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 Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 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 9.0 (Pie) version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo Z1x (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A059P | Z1x |
| 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 | March 04, 2025 | October 22, 2019 |
| 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 | 75.23 x 159.53 x 8.13 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 189.6 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.38 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 404 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 83.4% |
| 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 | Always-on display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| 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 |
| 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, aptX |
| 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) | A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| 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 | 48 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, 3x Optical Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom | Samsung GD1, AI filter, Backlight HDR, Portrait bokeh, Portrait light effects, AR stickers, Slow motion |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 2K @ 30 fps QHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/2.76" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2 Screen Flash Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | 2.3 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 360 + 1.7 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 360 |
| GPU | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) | Adreno 616 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MP4, H.264 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Talk Time | 32 hours | |