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Nothing Phone 3a vs Oppo A6 Pro 4G

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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Nothing Phone 3a

Nothing Phone 3a

  • 201 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.77 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 35,000In Stock
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Oppo A6 Pro 4G

Oppo A6 Pro 4G

  • 188 g.
  • Screen: 1080 x 2372 pixels (~397 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Helio G100 (6 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 45,100In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Oppo A6 Pro 4G has a larger listed battery (6,500–7,000 mAh depending on version), charges faster (80 W) and has better water and dust protection (IP68), while the Nothing Phone 3a has optical zoom, steadier photos and video (OIS), a larger 6.77-inch, brighter screen and longer software support (3 OS upgrades promised).

Weight

Nothing Phone 3a
201 g
Oppo A6 Pro 4G
188 g

Display

Nothing Phone 3a
1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)
Oppo A6 Pro 4G
1080 x 2372 pixels (~397 ppi density)

Performance

Nothing Phone 3a
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) processor
Oppo A6 Pro 4G
Mediatek Helio G100 (6 nm) processor

Connections

Nothing Phone 3a
Wi-Fi 6 support
Oppo A6 Pro 4G
Wi-Fi 5 support

Memory

Nothing Phone 3a
Up to 12 GB RAM
Oppo A6 Pro 4G
8 GB RAM

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nothing Phone 3a

  • Telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom.
  • Larger 6.77-inch screen (vs 6.57-inch).
  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • 3 OS upgrades promised.
  • Brighter display: up to 3,000 nits (vs 1,400).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6 (vs Wi-Fi 5).

Oppo A6 Pro 4G

  • Larger listed battery: 6,500–7,000 mAh depending on version (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 80 W (vs 50 W).
  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP64).
  • Lighter: 188 g (vs 201 g).
  • 5 W reverse charging for earbuds or another phone.

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PriorityNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
Display6.77-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 387 ppi6.57-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 397 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 2x telephoto camera50 MP main camera
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processorMediatek Helio G100 processor
MemoryUp to 12 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Battery capacity5,000 mAh batteryMarket-dependent versions: · Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh - version 1 · 6500 mAh -
Charging50 W wired charging80 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
BrandNothingOPPO
ModelPhone (3a)A6 Pro (CPH2799)
Announced2025, March 042025, September 23
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, March 11Available. Released 2025, September 23
Model numbersA059CPH2799

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
Dimensions163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)158.2 x 75 x 8 mm (6.23 x 2.95 x 0.31 in)
Weight201 g (7.09 oz)188 g (6.63 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass backGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Additional body features3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones)MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
Display6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)6.57 inches, 105.0 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 600 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)1080 x 2372 pixels (~397 ppi density)
Display protectionPanda GlassAGC DT-Star D+
Display featuresUltra HDR image support1B colors, 120Hz, 600 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM)
Display technology—AMOLED
Display size—6.57 inches
Refresh rate—120Hz
Brightness—600 nits (typ); 1400 nits (HBM)
Pixel density—397 ppi
Screen-to-body ratio—88.5% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
ProcessorQualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)Mediatek Helio G100 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 810Mali-G57 MC2
User interface—ColorOS 15
Process node—6 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
RAM8GB / 12GB8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB, 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Expandable storageNomicroSDXC
Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Front camera32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS1080p@30/60/120fps
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera features—Panorama
Wide camera—50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF
Additional rear cameras—Auxiliary lens

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
Battery5000 mAhMarket-dependent versions: · Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh - version 1 · 6500 mAh - version 2
Charging50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min80W wired, 33W PPS, 13.5W PD 5W reverse wired
Battery technology—Si/C Li-Ion (version 1; market dependent)
Reverse charging—5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
Operating systemAndroid 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major OS updatesAndroid 15, ColorOS 15

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 900 / 2100 - ROW
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 661, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International; 1, 3, 5, 8, 40 - ROW
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA—
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
NFCYesYes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioNo—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
Water resistanceIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
ColorsBlack, White, Blue, Community Edition greenLunar Titanium, Stellar Blue, Coral Pink, Rosewood Red

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
EnergyClass C—
Battery43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles—
Free fallClass C (90 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationNothing Phone 3aOppo A6 Pro 4G
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 828429 (v10) GeekBench: 3278 (v6) 3DMark: 1064 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Measured display brightness1273 nits max brightness (measured)—
Measured loudspeaker loudness-24.1 LUFS (Very good)—
Active use battery scoreActive use score 13:38h—

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.4.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have stereo speakers.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.

In summary

Get the Oppo A6 Pro 4G if you want a larger listed battery and faster charging, or the Nothing Phone 3a if you would rather have optical zoom and steadier photos and video.

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