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.

The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably better than the Redmi 11A — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 93
Redmi 11A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Lite better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi 11A better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

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).

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 11A: The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi 11A
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 11A
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi 11A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249
Redmi 11A
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.