Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $249 and $355. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads — 55/100 vs 52/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4b) is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 884,207).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Nothing Phone (4b)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $355
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (4b) scores 3 points higher (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — 54/100, Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100; 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 (4b) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $355 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4b) leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 9.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $106. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $106 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (4b) edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nothing Phone (4b) (59/100 vs 48/100).