Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a 6.77-inch 5G smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G chip, a 50 MP main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. It launched in India in December 2025.
In short
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a phone from Nothing, released December 2025. Its Comparezi Score is 34.4 out of 100, ranked #234 of 347 phones. Key specifications: display size 6.77", processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G, RAM 8 GB. Among phones here it fits best for long software support.
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- Display size
- 6.77"
- Processor
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh
Variants
Where to buy
No current price recorded from any seller in India.
Comparezi Score
How the 34.4 was computed
| Factor | This product | Position in category | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB |
43%
|
7.1 | |
| 5G | Yes | has it | 5.6 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
57%
|
5.1 | |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
18%
|
4.0 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP |
22%
|
3.6 | |
| Weight | 199 g |
58%
|
3.2 | |
| Storage | 128 GB |
20%
|
2.2 | |
| Display size | 6.77" |
34%
|
1.9 | |
| Charging speed | 33 W |
21%
|
1.6 |
Each factor is placed between the lowest and highest value in Phones (0-100 %), multiplied by its weight, and summed. It is a computed figure, not a rating, and never uses reviews.
Pros
- 6 years of security updates promised
Cons
- Smaller battery (5,000 mAh) than most phones on Comparezi
- Water resistance limited to splashes (IP54)
Who should buy it
- Best for Long software support · What matters most? (pick any) #30 of 368 phones for this
Full specifications
Display
| Display size | 6.77" |
|---|---|
| Display type | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2392 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits |
Performance
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G |
|---|---|
| Chipset process | 4 nm |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Memory options | 8 GB + |
Camera
| Main camera | 50 MP |
|---|---|
| Ultra-wide camera | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 16 MP |
Battery
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Charging speed | 33 W |
Software
| Operating system | Android |
|---|---|
| Software | Nothing OS 3.5, Android 15 |
| OS updates promised | 3 |
| OS updates counted in | Years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
Build
| Weight | 199 g |
|---|---|
| 5G | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP54 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM); eSIM Japan only |
| Colours | White, Black, Blue |
About the Phone (3a) Lite
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a 6.77-inch 5G smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G chip, a 50 MP main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. It launched in India in December 2025. It is one of 7 Nothing phones and 368 phones compared on Comparezi.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite at a glance
- Display: 6.77-inch AMOLED, 120 Hz
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
- Memory: 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB
- Cameras: a 50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide rear camera system and a 16 MP front camera
- Battery: 5,000 mAh, 33 W wired charging
- Software (as listed): Nothing OS 3.5, Android 15
- Updates: 3 years of OS updates and 6 years of security updates
- Water and dust: IP54
- Weight: 199 g
Display
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a 6.77-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1084 x 2392. It refreshes at up to 120 Hz. Nothing quotes a peak brightness of 3,000 nits. Brands measure peak brightness in different ways (full screen, a small bright area, high brightness mode), so Comparezi does not rank phones on this figure.
Performance and memory
It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G, built on a 4 nm process. Memory options: 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB.
Cameras
The main camera has a 50 MP sensor. An 8 MP ultra-wide camera covers wider scenes. The front camera is 16 MP.
Battery and charging
The battery is rated at 5,000 mAh. Wired charging is rated at up to 33 W.
Software and updates
Nothing lists its software as Nothing OS 3.5, Android 15. Nothing promises 3 years of OS updates and 6 years of security updates.
Design and durability
It weighs 199 g. It is rated IP54: dust-protected and protected against splashing water. It supports 5G. SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM); eSIM Japan only. Colours: White, Black, Blue.
Who should buy the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
On its published specifications, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite suits buyers who prioritise long software support (6 years of security updates).
Strengths
- 6 years of security updates promised
Trade-offs
- Smaller battery (5,000 mAh) than most phones on Comparezi
- Water resistance limited to splashes (IP54)
How the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite compares
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Specifications from Nothing's official product page (in.nothing.tech), checked 12 October 2026. Specifications the manufacturer does not publish are left blank rather than estimated. Percentages compare published figures only; see how Comparezi compares phones.
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