Huawei Nova 13vsNothing Phone (3a) Pro
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Huawei Nova 13 and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro trade category wins — Huawei Nova 13 in Price; Nothing Phone (3a) Pro in Camera. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- Too close to call between Huawei Nova 13 and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro.
- Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Huawei Nova 13 takes Battery — led by charging speed (100 W).
- Huawei Nova 13 takes Price — led by price (349 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want…
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want a sharper screen — 394 ppi vs 387 ppi.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want better video quality — 89 pts vs 74 pts.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want a better camera — 128 pts vs 116 pts.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want faster charging — 100 W vs 50 W.
- Choose Huawei Nova 13 if you want a lower price — 349 USD vs 459 USD.
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 680,000 pts vs 600,000 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.77 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Huawei Nova 13
- Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Huawei Nova 13
Choose Huawei Nova 13 if price matters most. It costs USD 349, the lowest price in this group.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Choose Nothing Phone (3a) Pro if camera matters most. It costs USD 459.
Pros & cons
Huawei Nova 13
- 50 MP selfie camera
- 100 W charging
- Slim build
- No Google services
- Mid-range chipset
- App availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 3x periscope zoom
- Distinctive Glyph design
- Clean software
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is mid-tier
- No wireless charging
- Average low-light video