key specs |
Display | 6.77-inch | 5.71-inch |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
Front Camera | 32-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
Rear Camera | 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel | 13-megapixel |
RAM | 8GB | 4GB |
Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
Battery Capacity | 5000mAh | 3040mAh |
OS | Android 15 | Android |
Resolution | 1080x2392 pixels | 1312x2560 pixels |
general |
Brand | Nothing | Essential |
Model | Phone 3a | Phone |
Release date | March 4, 2025 | May 1, 2017 |
Launched in India | Yes | - |
Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Dimensions (mm) | 163.52 x 77.50 x 8.35 | 141.50 x 71.10 x 7.80 |
Weight (g) | 201.00 | 185.00 |
IP rating | IP64 | - |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 3040 |
Fast charging | 50W Fast Charging | - |
Wireless charging | No | - |
Colours | Black, Blue, White | Black Moon, Stellar Grey, Pure White, Ocean Depths |
Alternate names | - | Essential PH-1 |
Removable battery | - | No |
display |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | - |
Screen size (inches) | 6.77 | 5.71 |
Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
Resolution | 1080x2392 pixels | 1312x2560 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 387 | - |
hardware |
Processor | octa-core | 1.9GHz octa-core |
Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
RAM | 8GB | 4GB |
Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
Expandable storage | - | No |
camera |
Rear camera | 50-megapixel (f/1.88) + 50-megapixel (f/2.55) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) | 13-megapixel |
No. of Rear Cameras | 3 | - |
Rear flash | Yes | Yes |
Front camera | 32-megapixel (f/2.2) | 8-megapixel |
No. of Front Cameras | 1 | - |
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera) | Telephoto | - |
Lens Type (Third Rear Camera) | Ultra Wide-Angle | - |
software |
Operating system | Android 15 | Android |
Skin | Nothing OS 3.1 | - |
connectivity |
Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
GPS | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.40 | Yes |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
USB Type-C | Yes | - |
Number of SIMs | 2 | 1 |
Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes | - |
Infrared | - | No |
USB OTG | - | Yes |
FM | - | No |
Wi-Fi Direct | - | No |
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | - | No |
sensors |
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | - |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
Barometer | - | Yes |
Temperature sensor | - | No |
sim 1 |
SIM Type | - | Nano-SIM |
GSM/CDMA | - | GSM |
3G | - | Yes |
4G/ LTE | - | Yes |