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› Nothing Phone 1, 12GB/256GB versus Nothing Phone 3a Lite, 8GB/256GB
Nothing Phone 1 versus Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 1, 12GB/256GB | Nothing Phone 3a Lite, 8GB/256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 50,000 | KSh 39,000 |
| Sales | 10 - For Feb 2026 | 9 - For Feb 2026 |
| Average rating | 5 - 3 votes | 0 - |
| Likes | 1 - For Feb 2026 | 0 - For Feb 2026 |
| Views | 230 - For Feb 2026 | 94 - For Feb 2026 |
| General | ||
| Available | July 2022 | October 2025 |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm | 164 x 78 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Black White | White Black |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B66; 5G: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N38, N40, N41, N77, N78 | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 800, 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G: N1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 |
| Key features | 120Hz OLED display 50MP OIS main camera 4K video recording Wi-Fi 6 and 5G network connectivity 33W fast charging LED lights for charging and notifications | 120Hz AMOLED display with up to 1 billion colors 3000 nits peak display brightness 50MP OIS triple main camera IP54 dust and water resistant Up to 3 major Android upgrades Up to 6 years security patches |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 12 Nothing OS | Android 15 Nothing OS 3.5 |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Processor | 2.5 GHz Octa-core | 2.5 GHz Octa-core 4nm |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 642L | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 3.1 | 256GB |
| Card slot | - | MicroSD Up to 1 TB |
| Battery | 4500mAh Li-Po | 5000mAh |
| Battery features | 33W Fast Charging 0 - 50% In 30 Min 15W Fast Wireless Charging 5W Reverse Wireless Charging | 33W Fast Charging Up to 50% in 20 Min 5W Reverse Wired Charging |
| Platform features | IP53 Splash and Dust Resistant Dual Stereo Speakers Up To 3 Years Android Updates Up To 4 Years Security Updates | IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant Up to 3 Major Android Upgrades Up to 6 Years Security Updates Panda Glass Back |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.55 Inches 1080 x 2400 Pixels | 6.77 Inches 1080 x 2392 Pixels |
| Display type | OLED Screen 1B Colors | AMOLED Screen 1B Colors |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 388 ppi |
| Display features | 120Hz Refresh Rate Gorilla Glass 5 HDR10+ 1200 Nits Peak Brightness Up To 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate | 120Hz Refresh Rate Panda Glass HDR10+ 3000 Nits Peak Brightness 100% DCI-P3 Up to 480Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 50MP F1.9 + 50MP F2.2 | 50MP F1.9 + 8MP F2.2 + 2MP F2.4 |
| Camera features | 114-degree Ultra Wide Angle HDR / Night / Macro / Portrait / Panorama LED Flash PDAF OIS | 50MP Wide / Dual Pixel PDAF / OIS 8MP 120-degree Ultrawide 2MP Macro HDR / Night / Portrait / Panorama LED Flash |
| Video recording | 4K 30fps Full HD 30fps Time-lapse | 4K 30fps 1080p 60/30fps Time-lapse |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 16MP F2.5 | 16MP F2.5 |
| Front camera features | - | HDR |
| Video recording | Full HD 30fps Time-lapse | 1080p 30fps |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Ambient Light | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Ambient Light |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C 2.0 / USB OTG Bluetooth 5.2 NFC Wi-Fi Direct / Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi 6 GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS | USB Type-C 2.0 / OTG Bluetooth 5.3 NFC Wi-Fi Direct / Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi 6 GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS |
| Connectivity features | - | - |