Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a lower mid-range smartphone designed for users who want a transparent design with a unique look, a good battery life, a smooth display, a clean user interface, and long-term software updates on a budget. The key specifications of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite include a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support, a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro SoC chipset, and a bright 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. Its main camera is 50 MP, while the selfie camera is 16 MP. The introductory price of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is ₹21,999, making it a value choice in its category.
Nothing Phone (3a) LiteKey specifications
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm), 711907 Antutu Score
Display6.77" AMOLED 120Hz
Battery5000mAh (Li-ion) · 33Watt (wired)
Rear Camera50MP · 8MP (Secondary)
Front Camera16MP
RAM/Storage8GB, LPDDR4X / 128GB, UFS 2.2
DesignPanda Glass
OSAndroid 15, Nothing OS
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — expected price in India
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has an Est. ₹21,999 based on leaks and expected launch data. Official India pricing is not confirmed yet.
Nothing Phone (3a) LiteKey specifications
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm), 711907 Antutu Score
Display6.77" AMOLED 120Hz
Battery5000mAh (Li-ion) · 33Watt (wired)
Rear Camera50MP · 8MP (Secondary)
Front Camera16MP
RAM/Storage8GB, LPDDR4X / 128GB, UFS 2.2
DesignPanda Glass
OSAndroid 15, Nothing OS
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — Full specifications
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General
BrandNothing
Model NameNothing Phone (3a) Lite
Launch CountryIndia
Launch15 May 2024
Availability15 May 2024
Launch PriceEst. ₹21,999
ColorsBlack, White, Blue
Box ContentsPhone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case
Performance
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm), 711907 Antutu Score
CPU CoresOcta-core
OverclockNo
Graphics Processor (GPU)Arm Mali-G615 MC2
RAM/Storage8GB, LPDDR4X / 128GB, UFS 2.2
Display
Screen Size6.77 inches (17.20 cms)
Display TypeAMOLED, 120 Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Form FactorFlat
Resolution ClassFHD+
ResolutionFHD+, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 20.9 (387 ppi), 10-bit 1.07 Billion Colours, 3000 nits(Peak Brightness), 1300 nits(High Brightness), 800 nits(Typical Brightness), PWM Dimming, 1000000:1 Contrast Ratio
Peak Brightness3000 nits
Display Refresh Rate120 Hz
Aspect Ratio00:1
Pixel Density387 pixels per inch (ppi)
Display Area86.7% Screen To Body Ratio
Design
Height6.46 inches (164 mm)
Width3.07 inches (78 mm)
Thickness0.33 inches (8.3 mm)
Weight199 grams
Frame MaterialAluminium Frame
Back MaterialPanda Glass
Front MaterialPanda Glass
Build QualityPanda glass
PortsUSB Type-C, USB Type-C (bottom)
ColorsBlack, White, Blue
Camera
Rear camera setupQuad
Rear camera (Primary)50 MP resolution, Primary lens
Rear camera (Secondary)8 MP resolution, Secondary lens
Rear camera (Tertiary)2 MP resolution, Secondary lens
Rear camera 416 MP resolution, Secondary lens
Front camera setupSingle
Front camera (Primary)16 MP resolution, Selfie lens, Sensor: 16 MP, f/2.45, 24mm (Wide), 1/3"
Video Resolution (Rear)4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Video Resolution (Front)1080@30fps
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery TypeLi-ion
Wired Charging33 W
Fast Wired ChargingYes
Wireless ChargingNo
Reverse Wireless ChargingNo
Bypass ChargingNo
Connectivity
SIM (specs)Dual SIM
Mobile Technology4G
Network Speed4G
Cellular / NetworkDual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Dual Band
Bluetoothtrue
Bluetooth Version5.4
Positioning / GNSSBDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1)
USB (specs line)USB Type-C, USB Type-C (bottom)
NFCYes
GPSNo
USB OTGNo
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 15, Nothing OS
Storage & Memory
RAM8GB, LPDDR4X
Internal Storage128GB, UFS 2.2
Expandable StorageYes
Audio
Speaker SetupLoudspeaker, No Tuning
Nothing Phone (3a) LiteKey Highlights
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm), 711907 Antutu Score
Market status
Popular
Display
6.77"
Battery
5000mAh
Rear Camera
50MP
Front Camera
16MP
Design
Panda Glass
RAM/Storage
8GB, LPDDR4X/128GB, UFS 2.2
Connectivity
Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite In the Box Items
Phone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case
Highlights
- Impressive Display Panel
- Impressive Side Material
- Highest Peak Brightness in the segment
Editor's Verdict
Rating: 66/5
Pros & Cons
Pros
What we liked about this device
- Powered by reliable MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm), 711907 Antutu Score processor
- Immersive 6.77-inch display for gaming and media
- High capacity 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging
- High resolution 50MP primary camera for detailed photography
Cons
Trade-offs you should consider
- No wireless charging support
- Pre-installed apps may require initial cleanup
