Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Redmi 11A
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) and the Redmi 11A (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads — 33/100 vs 16/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 11A doesn't.
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Redmi 11A
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Redmi 11A, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite scores 17 points higher (33/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Redmi 11A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | — | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Price | $249 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi 11A
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 11A
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 11A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 11A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Redmi 11A?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably better than the Redmi 11A — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Redmi 11A?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi 11A — 16/100.
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Redmi 11A?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.