Are you searching for a value-packed smartphone within the Rs. 30,000 (approximately $350) range in India? Oppo recently introduced the F31 Pro Plus 5G, which features durability, power, and impressive cameras. It can be seen as a competitor to the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, which is a stylish mid-range smartphone that is also budget-friendly.
Let’s check out various features of both phones and compare before making your decision.
Price comparison shows that the Oppo F31 Pro Plus 5G priced at Rs. 32,999 for 8GB RAM plus 256GB internally storage whilst the 12GB RAM version is priced at Rs. 34,999. Meanwhile, the Nothing Phone 3a starts at Rs. 25,890 for 8GB RAM plus 128GB internally storage with the 12GB RAM plus 256 RAM version priced at Rs. 31,999.
Excellent Design
The Oppo F31 Pro Plus 5G which is designed with modern aspects provides a shaped textured back design, and the phone has an aluminum frame enclosure. Its circular shaped camera also appears modern. The Oppo F31 Pro Plus has IP66, IP68, IP69 certifications with MIL-STD-810H certified to withstand weather extremes.
The Nothing Phone 3a is also good looking with materials made of plastic and glass design fabricates the original transparent look. The Nothing Phone 3a comes with IP64 dust-water rating. Therefore for durability the Oppo wins handsdown.
The Oppo F31 has a large 6.79 inch FHD+ AMOLED display rated at 120Hz which means its visuals will be fast and vibrant. The Nothing Phone 3a features a 6.77 inch flexible FHD+ AMOLED display rated at 120Hz and offers 3000 nits brightness for viewing outdoors.
They both offer an excellent display option for gaming and outdoor videos.
Oppo F31 Pro Plus 5G offers dual-camera features. It has a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP depth sensor. It has a 32MP front camera for good selfies. Nothing Phone 3a Pro 5G provides a triple-camera experience. There’s a 50MP primary and a 50MP telephoto camera. It has 8MP ultrawide camera. The 50MP selfie camera is impressive. Nothing Phone wins for zoom and versatility.
Oppo F31 Pro Plus 5G has Snapdragon 7 Gen 3. It offers RAM options of 12GB maximum with 256GB of storage. It is fast with games and applications. Nothing Phone 3a Pro 5G also uses Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. It has same RAM and storage options. Oppo’s chipset is slightly faster.
Oppo has a 7,000mAh battery to last two days. It has 80W SUPERVOOC for fast charging. Nothing’s battery is 5,000mAh to last one day. It has 50W charging. Oppo has the best battery life.
Chose Oppo for durable design and better battery life. Chose Nothing for better design and better camera features. Both options are great devices for under 35,000. You should go to a store to check them out.
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