Design:
| water resistance |
Water resistant |
| weight |
199 g |
| thickness |
8.3 mm |
| width |
78 mm |
| height |
164 mm |
| volume |
106.1736 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP54 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite features a sleek design with a height of 164 mm, a width of 78 mm, and a thickness of 8.3 mm. With a weight of 199 g, it offers a comfortable grip. It is water resistant with an IP54 rating, making it suitable for light exposure to water. However, it does not have a rugged build or folding capability, and it lacks the extra protection of a rugged design.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.77" |
| pixel density |
388 ppi |
| resolution |
1080 x 2392 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| touch sampling rate |
1000Hz |
| brightness (typical) |
800 nits |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 |
✓ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✓ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| contrast ratio |
1000000:1 |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite boasts a 6.77″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2392 px and a pixel density of 388 ppi. The display supports a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and offers a brightness of 800 nits for clear visibility in various lighting conditions. It also features an Always-On Display and supports HDR10, although it does not include branded damage-resistant glass like Gorilla Glass.
Performance:
| internal storage |
256GB |
| RAM |
8GB |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| GPU name |
Mali G615 MC2 |
| CPU speed |
4 x 2.5 & 4 x 2 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
2932 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
1026 |
| GPU clock speed |
1047 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
6400 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
4 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| maximum amount of external memory supported |
2048GB |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| maximum memory amount |
16GB |
| number of transistors |
6200 million |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| supported displays |
1 |
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, featuring 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. With a CPU clock speed of 4 x 2.5 GHz and 4 x 2 GHz, it delivers smooth performance. The GPU, Mali G615 MC2, operates at 1047 MHz, and the device supports DirectX 12 for enhanced graphics. It also supports a maximum of 16GB of RAM and external memory expansion up to 2048GB, providing ample space for your needs.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 8 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
2.2 & 1.9f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
16MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✓ |
| video recording (main camera) |
2160 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
1 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| pixel size (main camera) |
1 & 1.12 µm |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✕ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2.5f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| minimum focal length |
15 mm |
| maximum focal length |
24 mm |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite features a dual-lens main camera with a 50 MP primary sensor and an 8 MP secondary sensor, offering a wide aperture of 2.2 and 1.9f respectively. It supports optical image stabilization for smoother videos and has a 16 MP front camera for high-quality selfies. The camera system includes advanced features like phase-detection autofocus, HDR mode, and the ability to shoot panoramas and time-lapse videos, while also offering manual control over exposure, ISO, and focus settings.
Operating system:
| Android version |
Android 15 |
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✕ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✕ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✕ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite runs on Android 15 and comes with a range of privacy and customization features. It offers location privacy options and the ability to block app tracking, ensuring a secure user experience. Other key features include dark mode, theme customization, and the option to offload apps. For enhanced usability, it also supports PiP, Live Text, full-page screenshots, and split-screen functionality.
Battery:
| battery power |
5000 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
33W |
| comes with a charger |
✕ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is equipped with a 5000 mAh rechargeable battery, offering solid performance throughout the day. It supports fast charging at 33W, ensuring quick power-ups, though it does not feature wireless charging. The device also includes a battery level indicator for easy monitoring but does not come with a charger or offer a removable battery.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✕ |
| has aptX |
✕ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
| number of microphones |
3 |
The device does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, stereo speakers, or any advanced audio technologies like aptX, LDAC, or aptX HD. However, it is equipped with three microphones to ensure clear audio capture during calls or recordings.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
October 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| has an external memory slot |
✓ |
| included SD card (memory size) |
0GB |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| download speed |
3270 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
3270 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
This device supports 5G connectivity and offers a variety of wireless options, including Wi-Fi 4, 5, and 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. It features two SIM cards for dual connectivity and supports external memory expansion via a microSD card slot, though no card is included. Additional features include a fingerprint scanner, GPS, and a gyroscope for enhanced functionality.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device is equipped with a video light to enhance your recording experience in low-light conditions, though it does not feature a sapphire glass display, curved display, or an e-paper display.