Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Sony Xperia 10 VII
Comparison between Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Sony Xperia 10 VII: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and Sony.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 10 VII, ahead on Performance & hardware.
| Category | Phone (3a) Pro | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 820,097
- against 600,667
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Sony Xperia 10 VII, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 2.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
- Display Pixel Density
- 422 ppi
- against 387 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 820,097 Best value | 600,667 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,162 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,239 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,061 Best value | 865 |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey | White, Cyan, Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 163.5 mm | 153 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % Best value | 82.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP65, IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | C |
| Repairability Class | C Best value | D |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | C | B Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h 17 min | 48 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 | 1,400 |
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 422 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 1,000 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ultra HDR, Panda Glass, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, HDR10 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 4 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, eSIM, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Xperia 10 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 449 € |
| Model numbers | A059P | XQ-FE72, XQ-FE54, XQZ-CBFE, xqfe54eukcl.gc, xqfe54eukcw.gc, xqfe54eukcb.gc |
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