⚖ Head to Head Comparison

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Nothing
71
€249 - €289
VS
+9
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing
80
$799
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 (3a) Lite | Nothing Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| GSMArena | 76 | 84 |
| Wired | 60 | 70 |
| 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 (3a) Lite | Nothing Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.77" | 6.67" |
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2392 | 1260x2800 |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12/16GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Battery | 5000mAh | 5,150mAh |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP68 |



