Phone (2a)
Phone (3a) Pro
🏆 Verdict
Phone (3a) Pro is the better pick overall by 8.8 points, leading in Camera, Display and Build & durability. Phone (2a) remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Phone (2a) offers more for the money ($349 vs $459 at launch).
By category
Performance
Phone (3a) Pro is faster with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (performance index 52 vs 44). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use.
Camera
Only Phone (3a) Pro has an optical 3× telephoto; the other relies on digital zoom. Phone (3a) Pro has the higher-resolution selfie camera (50 MP vs 32 MP).
Battery
Both batteries are about the same size (5,000 mAh).
Charging
Neither phone supports wireless charging.
Display
Phone (3a) Pro has the larger screen (6.77" vs 6.7"). Phone (3a) Pro's screen gets brighter (3,000 vs 1,300 nits), which shows outdoors.
Build & durability
Phone (3a) Pro is rated IP64 vs IP54 on the other. Phone (2a) is 21 g lighter.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (3 years).
Specifications
| Phone (2a) | Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| 8 GB / 12 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB | Storage | 256 GB |
| 6.7" AMOLED | Display | 6.77" AMOLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2412×1084 (395 ppi) | Resolution | 2392×1080 (388 ppi) |
| 1,300 nits | Peak brightness | 3,000 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 50 MP | Ultrawide | 8 MP |
| None | Telephoto | 50 MP · 3× |
| 32 MP | Front camera | 50 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 50 W |
| None | Wireless charging | None |
| IP54 | Water & dust rating | IP64 |
| plastic | Frame | plastic |
| 190 g | Weight | 211 g |
| 3 years | OS updates (estimated) | 3 years |
| $349 | Launch price | $459 |
| 2024-03 | Released | 2025-03 |
Official source: Phone (2a) · Official source: Phone (3a) Pro
Phone (2a)
Pros
- Light at 190 g
- Lower price ($349)
Cons
- Slower chip
- No optical telephoto
- No wireless charging
- Dimmer screen
Phone (3a) Pro
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 7s Gen 3)
- 3× optical zoom
- 3,000 nits peak
Cons
- No wireless charging
- Only IP64 rated
- Plastic frame
- Heavier (211 g)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.