Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $249 and $459. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 52/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,109 vs 884,207).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $459
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1063109 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 9 points higher (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (64/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 1063109 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $459 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 16.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $210. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $210 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (64/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.