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Phone (3a)
6.77″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Black · UK 6974434224292Full product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
- Chipset
- Phone (3a): Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G vs Phone (3a) Lite: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
- Wired charging power
- Phone (3a): 50 W vs Phone (3a) Lite: 33 W
- Claimed charge time to 50%
- Phone (3a): 19 minutes vs Phone (3a) Lite: 20 minutes
- Front camera
- Phone (3a): 32 MP vs Phone (3a) Lite: 16 MP
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Phone (3a) Lite
6.77″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
128 GB · 8 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434227033Full product profile
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Listed configurations: Phone (3a) 256 GB, Phone (3a) Lite 128 GB. Storage is a tier you choose, not a difference between the models; no matching tier is listed for both yet.
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESMore evidence is needed.
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Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring
Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.
THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown; scores cover published capabilities only. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06
Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
BOTH PHONES
Same screen diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Phone (3a)
- 6.77″
- Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.77″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Camera details matter.
Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.
- Phone (3a)
- 2×
- Phone (3a) Lite
- Not verified
Lens illustration · not an image-quality test
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Phone (3a)
- Not verified
- Phone (3a) Lite
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
22 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsPhone (3a)Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
Phone (3a) LiteMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Wired charging power
Phone (3a)50 W
Phone (3a) Lite33 W
Sources
Capacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.
Claimed charge time to 50%
Phone (3a)19 minutes
Phone (3a) Lite20 minutes
Sources
Phone (3a)
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
Phone (3a)Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 2x optical zoom (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K
Phone (3a) LiteMain: 50 MP (f/1.88); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Macro: 2 MP (f/2.4); Front: 16 MP (f/2.45); Video: up to 4K at 30 fps
Sources
Phone (3a)
The 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telephoto (Nothing: telescope camera) 50 mm, 1/2.75" sensor, 49.5° field of view, EIS only, autofocus, 4x in-sensor and 30x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 22 mm, 1/3.44" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
No OIS is listed; the main camera and video list EIS. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, EIS, phase-detection autofocus; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/3" sensor. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, slow motion at 120 fps, 4K or 1080p time-lapse, EIS stabilisation. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night, Macro.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Phone (3a)12 GB
Phone (3a) Lite8 GB
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
Phone (3a)5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
Phone (3a) Lite5000 mAh; 33 W wired, 5 W reverse wired
Sources
Phone (3a)
Full published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Full published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 33 W wired charging; 5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 20 minutes; full charge in 1 hour.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
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Front camera
Phone (3a)32 MP
Phone (3a) Lite16 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Glyph interface
Phone (3a)Glyph Interface light patterns
Phone (3a) LiteGlyph Light
Sources
Phone (3a)
Rear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Single rear notification light: flashes for selected contacts/apps and counts down the camera timer.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Ingress protection rating
In Visual factsPhone (3a)IP64
Phone (3a) LiteIP54
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published operating system
Phone (3a)Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15
Phone (3a) LiteNothing OS 3.5 powered by Android 15
Sources
Phone (3a)
Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Phone (3a)56 minutes
Phone (3a) Lite1 hour
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Phone (3a)19 minutes
Phone (3a) Lite20 minutes
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Charging speed — Charging speed
Phone (3a)50 W
Phone (3a) Lite33 W
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Phone (3a)7.5 W
Phone (3a) Lite5 W
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera — Aperture
Phone (3a)F/2.2
Phone (3a) Litef/2.45
Sources
A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. Aperture alone does not establish photo quality.
Front camera — Focal length
Phone (3a)22 mm
Phone (3a) Lite24 mm
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Front camera — Resolution
Phone (3a)32 MP
Phone (3a) Lite16 MP
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Front camera — Sensor
Phone (3a)1/3.44"
Phone (3a) Lite1/3"
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Phone (3a)Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
Phone (3a) LiteDual Mode (NSA & SA)
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Phone (3a)4x4 MIMO
Phone (3a) LiteAdvanced
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Phone (3a)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
Phone (3a) Lite802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Phone (3a)Wi-Fi 6
Phone (3a) LiteWi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Small physical differences (5)
Dimensions
Phone (3a)163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
Phone (3a) Lite164 × 78 × 8.3 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Height
Phone (3a)163.5 mm
Phone (3a) Lite164 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
Phone (3a)8.35 mm
Phone (3a) Lite8.3 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsPhone (3a)208 g
Phone (3a) Lite199 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsPhone (3a)77.5 mm
Phone (3a) Lite78 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (6)
Storage
Phone (3a)256 GB
Phone (3a) Lite128 GB
Sources
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
RAM and storage configuration
Phone (3a)12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Phone (3a) Lite8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Sources
A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
SIM — 2G GSM
Phone (3a)850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Phone (3a) Lite850 / 900 / DCS / PCS
Sources
An exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Phone (3a)1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
Phone (3a) LiteUMTS B1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
Sources
An exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Phone (3a)1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
Phone (3a) Lite1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66 / 71
Sources
An exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.
SIM — 5G NR band
Phone (3a)n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
Phone (3a) Liten1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n66 / n71 / n77 / n78
Sources
An exact-variant identifier or regional network listing, not a difference in capability. Check the bands and model code for your carrier and region.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (70)
Main camera optical stabilisation
Phone (3a)Yes
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
Only electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed for the main camera. The manufacturer does not say whether it has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Phone (3a)Yes
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
OIS listed for the main camera only; the telescope camera lists EIS, and the ultra-wide lists no stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Only electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed. The manufacturer does not say whether the rear cameras have optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Front camera block lists resolution, focal length, aperture and sensor only.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteYes
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
Storage row: "(expandable up to 2 TB)". The card type is not named.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Native telephoto reach
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3a) Lite
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Phone (3a)2×
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
The rear cameras are main, ultra-wide and macro; no optical zoom figure is stated.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Capacity
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite5,000 mAh
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colors
Phone (3a)1.07 billion
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colours
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite1.07 billion
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Features
Phone (3a)81.2° FOV
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Macro — Aperture
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteF/2.4
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Macro — Resolution
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite2 MP
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteEIS
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)84.5° FOV
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)OIS & EIS
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)Auto focus
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Phase Detection
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteAutofocus
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Clock speed
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteUp to 2.5 GHz
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Core count
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite8-core
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Technology
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
Phone (3a)Up to 2.5 GHz
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
Phone (3a)8-core
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
Phone (3a)4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Aperture
Phone (3a)F/2.0
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)49.5° FOV
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)EIS
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)Autofocus
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)2x optical zoom
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)4x in-sensor zoom
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)30x ultra zoom
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Focal length
Phone (3a)50 mm
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Resolution
Phone (3a)50 MP
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Sensor
Phone (3a)1/2.75"
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide — Aperture
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteF/2.2
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide — Focal length
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite15 mm
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide — FOV
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite119.5°
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide — Resolution
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite8 MP
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide — Sensor
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite1/4"
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Phone (3a)F/2.2
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Phone (3a)120° FOV
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
Phone (3a)15 mm
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Phone (3a)8 MP
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Phone (3a)1/4"
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording — 1080p recording
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite30 or 60 FPS
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording — 4K recording
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite30 FPS
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording — Features
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteEIS image stabilisation
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording — Slo-mo
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite120 FPS
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Video recording — Time Lapse
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite4K or 1080p
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteGPS (L1)
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteGLONASS (G1)
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteBDS (B1I)
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteGALILEO (E1)
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteQZSS (L1)
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)GPS (L1)
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)GLONASS (G1)
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)BDS (B1I)
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)GALILEO (E1)
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)QZSS (L1)
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — NFC
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteYes (excludes India)
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — NFC
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteSupporting Google Pay
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — NFC
Phone (3a)Yes
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — NFC
Phone (3a)Supporting Google Pay
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Nothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Video is listed up to 4K 30 fps, plus 1080p modes; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
Phone (3a)Not verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Update policy
Phone (3a)3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Phone (3a) Lite3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches
Sources
Phone (3a)
The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsPhone (3a) Lite
Nothing does not say when the update period starts for this model.
Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsOne source states more detail of the same fact; the shared details match. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
35 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Phone (3a): Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Phone (3a) Lite: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
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Phone (3a)Phone (3a) LiteWeightDiffers
208g
199g
WidthDiffers
77.5mm
78mm
ThicknessDiffers
8.35mm
8.3mm
DimensionsDiffers
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
164 × 78 × 8.3 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
163.5 mm
164 mm
ColourDiffers
Black
White
Form factor
slab
slab
Colour depth
10-bit
10-bit
Colours
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
1.07 billion
Screen size
6.77″
6.77″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel density
387 ppi
387 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
Display specification
6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
Display resolution
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Pixel density
387 ppi
387 ppi
Display technology
Flexible AMOLED
Flexible AMOLED
Brightness — Peak brightness
3000 nits
3000 nits
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
1300 nits
1300 nits
Brightness — Typical brightness
800 nits
800 nits
Rear camera modules
3
3
50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide and 2 MP macro.
Camera systemDiffers
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 2x optical zoom (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4KThe 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telephoto (Nothing: telescope camera) 50 mm, 1/2.75" sensor, 49.5° field of view, EIS only, autofocus, 4x in-sensor and 30x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 22 mm, 1/3.44" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Macro: 2 MP (f/2.4); Front: 16 MP (f/2.45); Video: up to 4K at 30 fpsNo OIS is listed; the main camera and video list EIS. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, EIS, phase-detection autofocus; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/3" sensor. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, slow motion at 120 fps, 4K or 1080p time-lapse, EIS stabilisation. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night, Macro.
Front cameraDiffers
32 MP
16 MP
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
2×
Not verifiedThe rear cameras are main, ultra-wide and macro; no optical zoom figure is stated.
Main camera — Resolution
50 MP
50 MP
Main camera — Focal length
24 mm
24 mm
Main camera — Aperture
F/1.88
F/1.88
Main camera — Sensor
1/1.57"
1/1.57"
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
84.5° FOV
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
OIS & EIS
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Auto focus
Not verified
Telescope camera — Resolution
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
50 MP
Not verified
Telescope camera — Focal length
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
50 mm
Not verified
Telescope camera — Aperture
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
F/2.0
Not verified
Telescope camera — Sensor
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
1/2.75"
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
49.5° FOV
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
EIS
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Autofocus
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
2x optical zoom
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
4x in-sensor zoom
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
30x ultra zoom
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
8 MP
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
15 mm
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
F/2.2
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
1/4"
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
120° FOV
Not verified
Front camera — ResolutionDiffers
32 MP
16 MP
Front camera — Focal lengthDiffers
22 mm
24 mm
Front camera — ApertureDiffers
F/2.2
f/2.45
Front camera — SensorDiffers
1/3.44"
1/3"
Front camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
81.2° FOV
Not verified
Rear camera autofocus
YesStated for the main and telescope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
YesStated for the 50 MP main camera; not stated for the ultra-wide or macro.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
YesOIS listed for the main camera only; the telescope camera lists EIS, and the ultra-wide lists no stabilisation.
Not verifiedOnly electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed. The manufacturer does not say whether the rear cameras have optical stabilisation.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Yes
Not verifiedOnly electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed for the main camera. The manufacturer does not say whether it has optical stabilisation.
Main camera — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
EIS
Main camera — Phase Detection
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Autofocus
Battery and chargingDiffers
5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.
5000 mAh; 33 W wired, 5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 33 W wired charging; 5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 20 minutes; full charge in 1 hour.
UK battery capacity
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Wired charging powerDiffers
50 W
33 W
Claimed charge time to 50%Differs
19 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
20 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Charging speed — Charging speedDiffers
50 W
33 W
Charging speed — Reverse wired chargingDiffers
7.5 W
5 W
Charging speed — 100% charge timeDiffers
56 minutes
1 hour
Charging speed — 50% charge timeDiffers
19 minutes
20 minutes
Published support term
6 years
Published security support term · Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
6 years
Published security support term · Security-patch term as listed; the page does not state its start point. The Android version-update term (3 years) is stated separately.
Update policy
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patchesNothing does not say when the update period starts for this model.
ChipsetDiffers
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configuration
Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE: Advanced; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA); 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC: yes (excluding India), with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
StorageConfiguration
256 GB
128 GB
RAMDiffers
12 GB
8 GB
Panel technology
Flexible AMOLED
Flexible AMOLED
Ingress protection ratingDiffers
IP64
IP54
eSIM only
No
No
Published operating systemDiffers
Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing OS 3.5 powered by Android 15Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
UK manufacturer reference priceDiffers
£329Nothing UK store price for Black 12+256GB in September 2026; the store showed it as sold out. Retailer prices may differ.
£249Nothing UK store price for White 8+128GB in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Up to 2.5 GHz
Not verified
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
8-core
Not verified
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Not verified
Size
6.77"
6.77"
Screen material
Panda glass
Panda glass
Resolution
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Colors
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
1.07 billion
Not verified
Contrast ratio
1,000,000:1
1,000,000:1
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Refresh — PWM frequency
2160 Hz
2160 Hz
SIM — Dual SIM
Yes
Yes
SIM — SIM size
Nano-SIM (4FF)
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM — e-SIM
Japan only
Japan only
SIM — Gigabit LTEDiffers
4x4 MIMO
Advanced
SIM — Gigabit 5GDiffers
Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
Dual Mode (NSA & SA)
SIM — 5G NR bandConfiguration
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n66 / n71 / n77 / n78
SIM — 4G LTE bandsConfiguration
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66 / 71
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bandsConfiguration
1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
UMTS B1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
SIM — 2G GSMConfiguration
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
850 / 900 / DCS / PCS
Wi-Fi — Wi-FiDiffers
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi typeDiffers
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Supporting Google Pay
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
GPS (L1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
GLONASS (G1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
BDS (B1I)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
GALILEO (E1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
QZSS (L1)
Not verified
Glyph interfaceDiffers
Glyph Interface light patternsRear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Glyph LightSingle rear notification light: flashes for selected contacts/apps and counts down the camera timer.
Memory card support
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
YesStorage row: "(expandable up to 2 TB)". The card type is not named.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Clock speed
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Up to 2.5 GHz
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Core count
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
8-core
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Technology
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Ultra-wide — Resolution
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
8 MP
Ultra-wide — Focal length
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
15 mm
Ultra-wide — Aperture
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
F/2.2
Ultra-wide — Sensor
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
1/4"
Ultra-wide — FOV
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
119.5°
Macro — Resolution
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
2 MP
Macro — Aperture
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
F/2.4
Video recording — 4K recording
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
30 FPS
Video recording — 1080p recording
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
30 or 60 FPS
Video recording — Slo-mo
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
120 FPS
Video recording — Time Lapse
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
4K or 1080p
Video recording — Features
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
EIS image stabilisation
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Yes (excludes India)
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Supporting Google Pay
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
GPS (L1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
GLONASS (G1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
BDS (B1I)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
GALILEO (E1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
QZSS (L1)
Capacity
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
5,000 mAh
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Native telephoto reach
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
8K video recording
Not verifiedNothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K 30 fps, plus 1080p modes; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Front camera autofocus
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Not verifiedFront camera block lists resolution, focal length, aperture and sensor only.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score80.2 / 100Selected categories: Display.
(80.23 × 1) ÷ 1
Display80.2 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
NothingPixel densitySource value: 387
43.50 × 35% = 15.23Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
NothingCategory score = 40.00 + 15.23 + 25.00 = 80.23
CameraNot scored
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Specifications & verification
Weight208 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width77.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.35 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
NothingClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate2.63% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise. 50 divided by 19 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
NothingPublished total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
NothingHeadphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP64Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density387 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Manufacturer list price£329.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
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- Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score80.2 / 100Selected categories: Display.
(80.23 × 1) ÷ 1
Display80.2 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
NothingPixel densitySource value: 387
43.50 × 35% = 15.23Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
NothingCategory score = 40.00 + 15.23 + 25.00 = 80.23
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
BatteryNot scored
Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Playback and charging conditions.
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width78 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
NothingClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
NothingPublished total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Security-patch term as listed; the page does not state its start point. The Android version-update term (3 years) is stated separately.
NothingHeadphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Storage row: "(expandable up to 2 TB)". The card type is not named.
NothingeSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP54Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density387 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence
50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide and 2 MP macro.
NothingManufacturer list price£249.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
- Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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