Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro; launch prices were $599 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 52/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (2)
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 2813
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $599
- Better portability (56/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 11 points higher (63/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 38/100, Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 884207 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $249 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $350. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $350 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (57/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use.