Nothing Phone (3a) Lite The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2025).
2025 · Mid-range · Android 15 ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size 6.77" · 164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB | 256GB
Main Camera 50 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓ Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓ Smooth Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓ 8GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking
✓ 6.77" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓ 5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗ No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
OS
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5
💻 Display
Sharpness
388 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
Protection
Panda Glass, Mohs level 5
📷 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Multi-Camera Setup
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Capacity
5,000 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Charging
33W wired, 50% in 20 min 5W reverse wired
📱 Design & Build
Weight
199g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
Build
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite support 5G?› Yes, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite supports 5G connectivity.
Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite have NFC?› Yes, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite support wireless charging?› No, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite support fast charging?› Yes, up to 33W (33W wired, 50% in 20 min 5W reverse wired).
Is the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite waterproof? What is the IP rating?› The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is rated IP54 — IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes).
Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite have expandable storage?› Yes, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite supports microSDXC expandable storage.
Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite support dual SIM?› The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite have a headphone jack?› No, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite have stereo speakers?› Speaker setup: Yes.
What Android version does the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite ship with?› The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite ships with Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5.
What type of USB port does the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite use?› The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite support Wi-Fi 7?› The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
Does the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite support Bluetooth LE Audio?› The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has 5.3, A2DP, LE.
