Redmi Note 15 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+8MP/20MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5520mAh, 45W | 5000mAh, 33W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia and Battery | Performance, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Glacier Blue, Black, Mist Purple | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 06, 2026 | November 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 09, 2026 | December 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹22,999 | ₹20,999 |
Display
Winner:Redmi Note 15
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20.9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 388 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Weight | 178 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Double-Reinforced Glass | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-STD-810H | Panda glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP65/66 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Dimensity 7300 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Fash, Slow Motion | HDR, Macro Mode, Motion Photos, Night mode, Portrait mode | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | gyro-EIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Redmi HyperOS | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Erase, AI Reflection Remover, AI Sky, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini | AI Smart Backlight |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Redmi Note 15
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | AI Face Unlock | Face unlock, Night mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi Note 15
| Capacity | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 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 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
| 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 | BDS (B1I+B1c), Galileo(E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (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, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
