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Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

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NothingPhone (3a)NothingPhone (3a) Lite
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025October 2025
Display
Screen size6.77″6.77″
Resolution2392 × 10842392 × 1084
Sharpness388 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,000 nits
Display type6.77-inch flexible AMOLED, FHD+Flexible AMOLED; current maker sheet lists 1084 × 2392, whereas Stuff and Beebom describe a 1080-wide display
Pixel density387 ppi387 ppi (Nothing)
Brightness detail3,000 nits peak; 1,300 nits outdoor; 800 nits typical3,000 nits peak; 1,300 nits outdoor; 800 nits typical
Screen protectionPanda glassPanda glass
Display features120 Hz adaptive refresh; 480 Hz touch sampling (1,000 Hz in Gaming Mode); 2,160 Hz PWM dimming; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratioAdaptive 120 Hz refresh; 1,000 Hz touch sampling; 2,160 Hz PWM; 10-bit, 1.07 billion colours; 1,000,000:1 contrast
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7s Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU8-core, up to 2.5 GHz; 4 nm TSMC process (N4)8-core, up to 2.5 GHz; 4 nm TSMC N4 process
GPUQualcomm Adreno–
Storage typeUFS 2.2; RAM Booster adds virtual RAM, up to 20 GB in total8 GB physical RAM with 128 GB or 256 GB storage; microSD expansion up to 2 TB
Cooling4,500 mm² vapour chamber–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto camera50 MPNone
Optical zoom2×None
Front camera32 MP16 MP
Main camera50 MP, ƒ/1.88, 1/1.57″ sensor, 24 mm, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus50 MP, ƒ/1.88, 1/1.57″ sensor, phase-detection autofocus and EIS (Nothing); Stuff and Beebom also describe OIS, which the current maker sheet does not list
Ultra wide camera8 MP Sony sensor, ƒ/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 15 mm, 120° field of view8 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 15 mm focal length, 119.5° field of view
Telephoto camera50 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.75″ sensor, 50 mm, 49.5° field of view, 2× optical zoom, EIS, autofocus–
Front camera32 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/3.44″ sensor, 22 mm, 81.2° field of view16 MP, ƒ/2.45, 1/3″ sensor, 24 mm focal length
Zoom2× optical; 4× in-sensor zoom; up to 30× Ultra Zoom–
Video recording4K video recording with AI-powered stabilisation; 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30, 60 or 120 fps (GSMArena)4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 120 fps slow motion; 4K or 1080p time lapse; EIS
Camera featuresTrueLens Engine 3.02 MP ƒ/2.4 macro camera; TrueLens Engine 4 with Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night Mode and Macro Mode
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 22 hours
Wired chargingUp to 50 WUp to 33 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailUp to two days of use (Nothing)5,000 mAh; up to 22 hours of YouTube playback or 16 hours of mixed use in Nothing laboratory testing
Wired charging50 W; 50% in 19 minutes, 100% in 56 minutes33 W; 50% in 20 minutes and full charge in one hour (Nothing laboratory testing)
Charges other devices7.5 W reverse wired charging5 W reverse wired charging
Connectivity
Satellite messagingNo–
Mobile network5G (NSA and SA) with 4×4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO5G NSA/SA; LTE; NR n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/28/38/40/41/66/71/77/78
SIMDual nano-SIM (eSIM in Japan only)Dual nano-SIM; eSIM in Japan only
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz; MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Advanced Hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
NFCYes, with Google PayYes, supporting Google Pay; excluded on India variant
PositioningGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1, QZSS L1
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight208 g199 g
Thickness8.35 mm8.3 mm
Height × width163.5 × 77.5 mm164 × 78 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP54
StylusNo–
MaterialsPanda glass front; glass back; 100% recycled aluminium mid-frame and buttonsGlass front and back (Nothing); rounded current maker dimensions 164 × 78 × 8.3 mm and 199 g retained, while maker support gives 164.10 × 78.08 × 8.35 mm and 199.2 g
ColoursBlack, White, BlueBlack, White
ButtonsEssential Key (press to capture to Essential Space, long press for a voice note, double tap to open it)Essential Key for Essential Space (Stuff)
Water resistance detailIP64IP54 dust and splash protection
BiometricsIn-screen optical fingerprint sensorIn-screen optical fingerprint scanner
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor; linear haptic motorAccelerometer, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor; X-axis linear vibrator
SpeakersDual stereo speakersSingle bottom-firing speaker (Stuff and Beebom)
MicrophonesTwo high-definition microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Nothing OS 3.5 based on Android 15
Software updatesThree years of Android updates and six years of security updates, from first availability on nothing.techThree years of Android updates and six years of security patches
AI featuresEssential Space (early access) with the Essential Key–
In the boxNothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, safety card (no charger)Phone, USB-C to USB-C cable (100 cm), protective case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, safety information and warranty card; no charger

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