Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Nothing Phone (4a)
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 33W | 5400mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Design and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Pink, White, Black, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | November 27, 2025 | March 05, 2026 | ||
| Availability | December 05, 2025 | March 13, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹20,999 | ₹31,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1224 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20.9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 440 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Weight | 199 grams | 204.5 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Panda Glass | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Panda glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7300 Pro | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno 810 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Periscope | ||
| Features | HDR, Macro Mode, Motion Photos, Night mode, Portrait mode | EIS, Macro Mode, Motion Photos, Night mode, OIS, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Time Lapse, TrueLens Engine 4.0 | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video | 120fps Slo-mo, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Smart Backlight | Nothing Essential Space, Qualcomm AI Engine |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, Night mode, Portrait Mode | Face Detection, Face unlock, Fixed Focus, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5400 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 50 W |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
