Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4160 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 28999 | Rs. 28999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The Expected cost of Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 27, 2020. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is Rs. 28999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G's 6.57 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 401 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 85.1%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 10 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | A059 | Mi 10 Lite 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | March 27, 2020 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 74.8 x 163.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 85.1% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Benchmark (Antutu v10): 825,564, 2 High-definition Mics Dual Stereo Speakers, 4 nm TSMC process (N4), Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, Glyph Interface: 26 Individually Addressable Zones, 10 New Ringtones and Notification Sounds, Glyph Timer, Essential Notifications, Volume Indicator, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress (Now Supports Google Calendar), Flip to Glyph, Bedtime Schedule, Music Visualisation, Camera Countdown, Glyph Fill Light | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50mm, 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom, 49.5° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120° FOV, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Adreno 620 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4160 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |