Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Tecno Phantom V Fold
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 52/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 884,207); the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is noticeably lighter (199g vs 299g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Lighter: 199g vs 299g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 2813
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 12 points higher (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (58/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 | Tecno Phantom V Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 1453683 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Tecno Phantom V Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 39.2% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (73/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (58/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (73/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.