Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) vs Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Quick Comparison
Both Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) and Nothing Phone 3a Lite comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) has better resolution of 2556 x 1179 than Nothing Phone 3a Lite which has resolution of 2392 x 1084. Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a Lite
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) | Nothing Phone 3a Lite |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3274 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 144900 | Rs. 22999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) is Rs. 144900. The launch Date of the second phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite is Rs. 22999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 3a Lite's 6.77 inch screen. Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) has Screen type where as Nothing Phone 3a Lite has AMOLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 388 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 3a Lite has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a Lite (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a Lite will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) has version v17 iOS Operating System where as Nothing Phone 3a Lite has version 15 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) | Nothing Phone 3a Lite |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | iPhone 15 Pro | A001T |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 12, 2023 | October 29, 2025 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Lite case, Phone (3a) Lite screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.6 x 146.6 x 8.25 mm | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | Black, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Textured matt glass back | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Yes |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), ProMotion technology, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | 2160Hz PWM, HDR |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79) 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,525,633 (Total) (v10) 377,567 (CPU) 537,687 (GPU) 263,935 (Memory) 346,444 (UX) | 942,670 (Total) (v11) |
| Geekbench Score | 2,884 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,005 (Single Core) 2,536 (OpenCL) | |
| Camera Score | 154 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Titanium Frame, Action Button , Ray Tracing, New 16‑core Neural Engine, Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner, panorama, Photographic Styles ,Macro photography Apple ProRAW Wide color capture for photos and ,Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide) ,Advanced red-eye correction ,Auto image stabilization, Burst mode, Photo geotagging, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad‑pixel sensor): 48 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture,, 6x optical zoom range | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS Retina Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v17 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A17 Pro | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| CPU | 3.78 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 performance& 4 efficiency cores | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Apple Pro Class 6-Core GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3274 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 75 hours | |