⚖ Head to Head Comparison
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing
80
$799
VS
+9
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Nothing
71
€249 - €289
Nothing Phone 3 Takes the Crown
The Nothing Phone 3 delivers a notably superior experience with a commanding 9-point lead (80 vs 71). Across 19 expert reviews, critics consistently favor the Nothing Phone 3.
💡 Our Take: Go with the Nothing Phone 3 for the best experience. The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is only worth considering at a significant discount.
✓ Nothing Phone 3 scores 9 points higher ✓ Based on 19 expert reviews
2 reviewers evaluated both products, providing solid comparative data.
📈 Score Breakdown by Publication
| Publication | Nothing Phone 3 | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| GSMArena | 84 | 76 |
| Wired | 70 | 60 |
| Absolutegeeks | — | 80 |
| Android Authority | 90 | — |
| Android Central | 70 | — |
| Androidpolice | 75 | — |
| Engadget | 81 | — |
| Gadgets360 | — | 80 |
| Gizmodo | 80 | — |
| IGN | 70 | — |
| Markellisreviews | 90 | — |
| PCMag | 90 | — |
| Powerup-gaming | 80 | — |
| Stuff | — | 60 |
| Techadvisor | 80 | — |
| TechRadar | 80 | — |
| Theguardian | 80 | — |
⚙ Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3 | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.67" | 6.77" |
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1084 x 2392 |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| RAM | 12/16GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256/512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery | 5,150mAh | 5000mAh |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
