Oppo F21 Pro 5G vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.43", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 33W | 5000mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| Display | 6.43", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 33W | 5000mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Rainbow Spectrum, Cosmic Black, Dawnlight Gold, Starlight Black | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 12, 2022 | November 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 22, 2022 | December 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹26,999 | ₹20,999 | ||
| Colors | Rainbow Spectrum, Cosmic Black, Dawnlight Gold, Starlight Black | Black, White, Blue | ||
| Launch | April 12, 2022 | November 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | April 22, 2022 | December 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹26,999 | ₹20,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.43 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 409 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.43 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 409 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Weight | 173 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Schott Xensation | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Panda glass | ||
| Port | OTG, USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IPX4 (Splash Resistance) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 173 grams | 199 grams | ||
| Front | Schott Xensation | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Panda glass | ||
| Port | OTG, USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IPX4 (Splash Resistance) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 695 | Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ColorOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | |||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 695 | Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | ColorOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Macro | ||
| Features | Dual View, Expert, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion, Timelapse | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Macro | ||
| Features | Dual View, Expert, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion, Timelapse | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Night mode, Panoramic, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Features | Night mode, Panoramic, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 33 W | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 33 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Oppo F21 Pro 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Camera | AI Smart Backlight | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Optical Sensor, Pedometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | AI Smart Backlight | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Optical Sensor, Pedometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
