Nothing Phone (3) vs Phone (1): Which One Should You Buy?
Nothing Phone (3) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.6/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Nothing Phone (3)
Phone (1)
Nothing Phone (3) wins 6 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie9090
- CameraNothing Phone (3)9184
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNothing Phone (3)10060
- BatteryNothing Phone (3)8878
- DisplayNothing Phone (3)9086
- ConnectivityNothing Phone (3)10063
- SecurityNothing Phone (3)10034
- ValueTie6868
- Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery5,150 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Nothing Phone (3) charges faster65W vs 33W
- Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger screen6.67" vs 6.55"
- Phone (1) is lighter193.5 g vs 218 g
- Phone (1) launched cheaper$399 vs $799
- Nothing Phone (3) has a sharper selfie camera50 MP vs 16 MP
- Nothing Phone (3) has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.2
- Nothing Phone (3) has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6
- Nothing Phone (3) is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP53
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Nothing Phone (3) wins — BeastScore 87.6/100
After comparing all the specs, Nothing Phone (3) is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 87.6 vs top rival 83.1 and Larger battery capacity: 5,150 mAh (+650 mAh more).
Higher overall BeastScore: 87.6 vs top rival 83.1 · Larger battery capacity: 5,150 mAh (+650 mAh more)
Lighter body: 193.5g (25g lighter in hand) · Lower launch price: $399 (save $400)
Common questions
Which is better: Nothing Phone (3) or Phone (1)?
Nothing Phone (3) leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.6/100 compared to Phone (1) (83.1/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 87.6 vs top rival 83.1 and Larger battery capacity: 5,150 mAh (+650 mAh more).
What are the main battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (3) and Phone (1)?
Nothing Phone (3) has a 6.67-inch display and 5150 mAh battery. Phone (1) has a 6.55-inch display and 4500 mAh battery.
How do Nothing Phone (3) and Phone (1) compare for speed?
Nothing Phone (3) scores 90/100 for performance; Phone (1) scores 90/100.
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