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 (969,048 vs 884,207).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $355
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 48/100)
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 — 58/100, Nothing Phone (4b) — 50/100; 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 (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).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3057 | |
| 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 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 8.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $106. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $106 cheaper at launch.
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).
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)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for everyday use.