Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads — 58/100 vs 52/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (902,815 vs 884,207).

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 56
Battery 46
Portability 70
Value for money
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 35
Battery 48
Portability 56
Value for money 58
What makes Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 902815 vs 884207
  • Lighter: 185g vs 199g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro scores 6 points higher (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (56/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro: The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
AnTuTu 902815 884207
Geekbench Single 1011 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 2392x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.2 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 164.0×78.0×7.8 mm 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm
Weight 185 g 199 g
Launch price $249
Camera comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
58/100
902815 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
52/100 -2.1%
884207 AnTuTu

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 2.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (56/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 35/100).

Should you choose the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro over the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?

The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.