Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Nothing Phone (4a)
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $249 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 52/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,039,119 vs 884,207).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Nothing Phone (4a)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $349
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1039119 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3168 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 10 points higher (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100; 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 (4a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Nothing Phone (4a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 1039119 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 14.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (61/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (59/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (60/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.