Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
pending verification on sale 2025 model: see the 2025 rankings
164 × 78 × 8.3 mm · 199 g
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite launched in India on 27 November 2025, went on sale on 5 December 2025 and costs ₹20,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant (launch price, 27 November 2025).
It has MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, a 6.77-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Its MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~2,992) is faster than 80% of the 66 other phones priced ₹16,000–₹26,000 we track.
- Its 1/1.57-inch main sensor is larger than 78% of the 50 other phones priced ₹16,000–₹26,000 we track.
- Price from
- ₹20,999 (launch)
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
- Display
- 6.77" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 5,000 mAh, 33W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP54
- Weight
- 199 g
- India launch
- 27 November 2025
- On sale in India
- 5 December 2025
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB/128GB | ₹20,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹22,999 | launch | — |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite specifications
Display
| Size | 6.77 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | No |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 1,009 single-core / 2,992 multi-core |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes (microSD) |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/1.57-inch sensor, f/1.9, OIS |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 8 MP |
| Macro camera | 2 MP |
| Front camera | 16 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 4K; 4K up to 30 fps |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 33W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 164 × 78 × 8.3 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP54 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Black, Blue, White |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 15, Nothing OS 3.5 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 3 years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
| Near-stock Android | Not confirmed |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | No |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 48/100 | — | 98% |
| Camera | Camera: 45/100 | — | 100% |
| Video | Video: 66/100 | — | 85% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 35/100 | — | 90% |
| Charging | Charging: 52/100 | — | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 35/100 | — | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 38/100 | — | 100% |
| Display | Display: 72/100 | — | 100% |
| Software support | Software support: 67/100 | — | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 35/100 | — | 75% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 60% |
| Value | Value: 42/100 | — | 98% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹16,000–₹26,000
- Its 5,000 mAh battery is larger than only 0% of the 76 other phones priced ₹16,000–₹26,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 4% of the 76 other phones priced ₹16,000–₹26,000 we track.
- Its MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~2,992) is faster than 80% of the 66 other phones priced ₹16,000–₹26,000 we track.
- Its 1/1.57-inch main sensor is larger than 78% of the 50 other phones priced ₹16,000–₹26,000 we track.
Alternatives to the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Phones within 20% of its price, by overall score.
Sources
No maker or independent-lab link is published for this phone yet. The figures come from launch coverage and are marked pending verification.
Notes: Launch 2025-11-27, first sale 2025-12-05. Effective price Rs 19,999 with bank offers. Front camera 16MP (press coverage) vs 15MP on press coverage. Update policy (3 OS / 6 security) is press-reported, no Nothing official page seen. Stereo false: press coverage reports a single bottom-firing speaker. 4K30 rear video; ultrawide 1080p30. Retailer prices vary (press coverage 22,999/24,999 not used).
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