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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Product A: Nothing
85 of 162 known
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Product B: Nothing
97 of 162 known
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65 of 154 fields differ
- 38 different values
- 27 known for one only
- 34 the same
- 55 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Peak brightnessA: 1,300nitsB: 3,000nitsPhone (3a) Pro is 1,700 nits higher.
- Security support period (claimed)A: 4yearsB: 6yearsPhone (3a) Pro is 2 years higher.
- Geekbench multi-coreA: 2,678pointsB: 3,298pointsPhone (3a) Pro is 620 points higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- APhone (2a) Plus: 76.3 × 161.7 mm
- BPhone (3a) Pro: 77.5 × 163.5 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro11Reviewengadget.com/mobile/smartphones/nothings-phone-4a-pro-picks-up-flagship-features-and-an-even-brighter-display-for-499-111500926.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget says the Phone 4a Pro and Phone 4a are the sequels to the Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro.12Reviewengadget.com/mobile/smartphones/nothing-phone-4a-pro-review-glyph-matrix-130042005.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget's review compares the Phone 4a Pro with its predecessor and names last year's Phone 3a Pro.
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
3years1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3a-proRead 5 October 2026Maker launch policy expressly three years of Android updates from first nothing.tech availability.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Policy paragraph explicitly years from first nothing.tech availability.
Security support period (claimed)
6years1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3a-proRead 5 October 2026Same maker launch-based six-year security promise. Not EPREL minimum counted from end of placement.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Same launch-based six years, not generations.
Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
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Front
Back
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Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
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Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 202612Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact European telephony section explicitly states two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. French double-SIM wording alone does not prove eSIM exclusion.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
1080 × 2392px5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/33045865591697-What-are-the-screen-specifications-of-the-PhoneRead 5 October 2026Current shared maker screen FAQ states 1080x2392. Exact Pro support category 30143157441809 links Product Feature section 32977167969041, whose second page links this screen FAQ. This expressly linked Pro documentation is corroborated by exact EU review. UK marketing 1084x2392 conflicts. No Taiwanese configuration is inherited.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/More-megapixels-Nothing-Phone-3a-Pro-smartphone-review.999161.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact EU review 2392x1080 corroborates current maker shared screen FAQ linked from the Pro support category over conflicting UK marketing 1084x2392.
Pixel density
394.4ppi
387.7ppi
Aspect ratio
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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PWM dimming frequency
2,160Hz1Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 2026Current maker display heading explicitly states 2160 Hz PWM dimming. Other maker spec rows and French sheet list 2160/1920 Hz without a mode scope. Stored claimed 2160 is separately qualified and is not the measured primary screen flicker frequency.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Manufacturer sheet lists 2160/1920 Hz without mode scope. Maker actual product page separately advertises 2160 and exact review manually confirms 2160. This is a claim, distinct from measured primary 60 Hz.
Always-on display
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Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 31Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3a-proRead 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
ANothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | ARM Cortex-A715 | 3 |
| 6 | ARM Cortex-A510 | 2 |
BNothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.5 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.4 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A520 | 1.8 |
Max CPU clock
3GHz
2.5GHz
GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
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Storage (nominal)
Storage type
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Memory card
Max card size
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
ANothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.88 | 1/1.57" | Yes | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 50 | 2.2 | 1/2.76" | Not available | 114° |
BNothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.88 | 24 | 1/1.56" | Dual Pixel PDAF | Yes | Not available | 84.5° | Not available |
| Periscope telephoto | 50 | 2.55 | 70 | 1/1.95" | Not available | Yes | 3× | 33.6° | Sony LYTIA 600 |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | 15 | 1/4" | Not available | Not available | Not available | 120° | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3a-proRead 5 October 2026Each row is one physical lens, not sensor crop. Pro dual-pixel PDAF, Sony LYTIA 600 periscope and physical 3x zoom are explicit. Main optical format 1/1.56 follows exact Pro table.2Maker product pagenothing.community/d/27793-phone-3a-and-3a-pro-are-hereRead 5 October 2026Maker launch camera section names Sony LYTIA 600 1/1.95-inch periscope, 70 mm equivalent and 3x physical optical zoom.
Number of rear cameras
2
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
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3×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
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Camera features
TrueLens Engine, Ultra XDR, AI Vivid Mode, Motion Capture, Night Mode, Portrait Optimiser, Action Mode2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026
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Maximum rear video rate per resolution
ANothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Primary rear 4K 30 fps, ordinary 1080p 60 fps and explicit 1080p 120 fps slow motion. Highest explicitly published 1080p capture rate is stored. Supported slow-motion lenses are unstated.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same exact 4K 30 fps all-camera support. Primary sheet supplies 1080p 120 fps slow motion without per-lens scope.
BNothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
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Video stabilisation
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Maximum slow-motion capture rate
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Front camera
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Front cameras
ANothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 2.2 | 1/2.76" | Fixed | 81.2° |
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Exact 50 MP f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch format and 81.2-degree FoV. Fixed focus separately confirmed by exact European review.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact selfie paragraph explicitly states fixed focus.
BNothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 2.2 | 1/2.76" | 81.2° |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
ANothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
Source1Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 202610Maker product pagenothing.community/d/13842-extra-power-extra-pixels-extra-unique-phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 2026Original maker release explicitly identifies 4K 30 fps improved front-camera recording.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact camera paragraph explicitly supports 4K 30 fps across all three cameras, including front. Rear high-frame-rate modes are not inherited.
BNothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
Front autofocus
No
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Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
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Audio features
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Microphones
Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19002Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3a-proRead 5 October 2026
3G bands
4G bands
B1, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B662Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B661Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3a-proRead 5 October 2026Exact maker global/EU list. Review typo bands are not copied.
5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n782Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Exact primary EU 13-band NR list. No regional union.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n781Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3a-proRead 5 October 2026Exact maker NR list. No India-only union or guessed mmWave support.
5G modes
5G mmWave
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Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi bands
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
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NFC
Ultra-wideband
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3a-proRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
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Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
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IR blaster
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FM radio
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Face unlock
Sensors
Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026
Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Front ambient light sensor, Electronic compass, Accelerometer1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3a-proRead 5 October 2026
Extra buttons
Not available
Haptic motor
Linear haptic motor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3a-proRead 5 October 2026
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
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Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
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Battery type
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Claimed battery life
ANothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Talk time | 41.6 |
| Video streaming | 21.9 |
BNothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Talk time | 45 |
| Video streaming | 26 |
| Gaming | 11 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
50W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Primary sheet and manual explicitly state 50 W handset charging. Optional 45 W Nothing adapter is not handset input maximum.3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Communication/Mobiles/User%20Manual/308988_User%20Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging paragraph explicitly says handset 50 W. Full power in one hour does not specify starting level, so it does not override explicit primary 56-minute zero-to-full claim.
Wired charging standards
USB PPS, USB PD8Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26184956767889-Can-Phone-2a-Plus-use-other-wired-chargers-to-chargeRead 5 October 2026Exact model FAQ explicitly recommends PPS-compatible charger. No version inferred.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact device Connections header explicitly states USB-C Power Delivery. No version inferred. Exact maker FAQ separately proves PPS.
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Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
PWM dimming (measured)
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box
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In the box
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), Safety information and warranty card, Screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 20269Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26184921443217-What-s-in-the-box-for-Phone-2a-PlusRead 5 October 2026Exact complete model list corroborates primary EU sheet. Optional accessories not added.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), Phone (3a) Pro screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety card1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3a-proRead 5 October 2026Exact current UK maker box list. Protective cover is absent, matching EU fiche No. A pre-applied screen film is not a protective case.
Links
Not compared
Product page
checkout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plus1Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 2026UK/EU legacy product routes are unavailable. Retained Malaysia maker page was opened for corroboration and the same explicitly listed 12/256 Grey/Black combinations. EU facts use the final French maker sheet and original EU declaration. Wi-Fi 6 primary versus actual 6 GHz reviewer observations is unresolved, so Wi-Fi standard/bands omitted. No RAM technology, storage interface, rated/typical capacity or SAR method is inferred.
Spec sheet
boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_02Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Final original Nothing-branded French one-page specification sheet at Boulanger, with exact Grey 12/256 GB EAN. Unlike the base 2a draft, PDF title does not say NOT FINAL.
Manual
media.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Communication/Mobiles/User%20Manual/308988_User%20Manual.pdf3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Communication/Mobiles/User%20Manual/308988_User%20Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer English 14-page Phone (2a) Plus user guide at public Croma mirror. Hardware and charging sections inspected.
files.customersaas.com/files/ygWNALkHCMvmXkqunCoPJgad.pdf3Owner's manualfiles.customersaas.com/files/ygWNALkHCMvmXkqunCoPJgad.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Phone (3a) Pro English maker manual, public mirror. Official support directory consulted, direct maker fetch challenged. 18 pages opened via document tool. Unscoped one-hour full-charge claim is omitted because no empty starting level is stated.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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