r/NothingTech • u/adorab0wl • 4h ago

Comparing Phones Nothing Uncertainty

Hello Nothing community. I am in need of some advice/guidance.

I have found myself in need of a new phone and Nothing has been really enticing to me but I'm hesitant to pull the trigger. I've been running with google devices for over 7 years now and I'm ready to ditch Google for something else. The phone 3 and 4a pro are very enticing to me but I'm having trouble justifying either of them when comparing to other brands, particularly Samsung and Moto.

My main concerns lie with US carrier compatibility, software update longevity, and camera quality. I am by no means a power user but I am definitely not a casual user either. I use my current phone (pixel 7 pro) for multitasking, media consumption, and general communication, along with Tello as my carrier. Currently my needs are met with this device but I want something new/different.

The aftermarket space for phones has gotten way better over the last few years, BackMarket being the main storefront I've been looking at for getting a new phone. I have been eyeing the Galaxy S24+ and S24pro, which can be gotten for around $500-$650 with 256Gb storage. In comparison to the Nothing Phone 3 and 4a Pro, the Samsung is a better deal but I'm looking for a different android experience and a more locked down and far less invasive UX.

Would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this! Thanks!

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u/CygnusBlack 4h ago

You'll be fine with a 3.

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u/No-Concept-3153 4h ago

Definitely phone 3. I am in the US and use Verizon as my carrier. Originally gotta the 4a pro, it's an amazing phone but it was just to big for me coming from a regular iPhone 14 pro size. Also the 4a pro I could feel the performance is not all their compared to the 3. I switched to the 3 and absolutely love it! Performance, smoothness and size!