Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus N6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus N6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1084 than OnePlus N6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1570 x 720. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than OnePlus N6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus N6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 24999 | Rs. 24999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 24999. The launch Date of the second phone is June 30, 2026. The cost of OnePlus N6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 24999.
Display comparison
OnePlus N6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as OnePlus N6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 388 PPI & OnePlus's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Nothing's phone ~ 86.7%. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus N6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus N6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OnePlus N6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus N6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 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 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus N6 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | A001T | N6 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | October 29, 2025 | June 30, 2026 |
| 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 | Phone, Charger, USB Data Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Protective Case, Quick Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm | 78.23 x 166.47 x 8.88 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 224 g |
| Colors | Black, White | Fresh Mint, Midnight Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LCD Screen |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 975 nits (Typical), HBM: 1200 nits (Typical) |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | Eye Protection Mode, Sleep Mode, Screen Refresh Rate Switching, Smart Switch Refresh Rate, Screen Color Temperature Adjustment, Dark Mode, Screen Color Mode, Manual Brightness Adjustment |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes |
| 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 |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 942,670 (Total) (v11) | 615,800 (Total) (v11) |
| Geekbench Score | 2,884 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,005 (Single Core) 2,536 (OpenCL) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling System | 5300mm² Vapor Chamber, Heat Dissipation Area 13280 mm² | |
| AI Features | AI Portrait Glow, AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Recompose, AI Detail Boost | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Military-grade Standard MIL-STD-810H, Fluid Flagship Body, Night Charging Mode, ArmorShell Protection | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) CMOS (4-in-1), Digital Up to 10x Digital |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Night, Video, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Hi-Res, Pano, Slo-Mo, Time-Lapse, Dual-view video, Textscanner, 1080P video: 60 fps (6GB), 30 fps (with Retouch on), 720P video: 60 fps (6GB), 30 fps, 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 1080P Time-Lapse: 30 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 10× digital zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | OxygenOS 16.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | |
| 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, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | Decoder: MP3, AMRNB, AMRWB, AAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, VORBIS, OPUS, RAW, FLAC, GSM, Encoder: AAC, AMRNB, AMRWB, FLAC, OPUS |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Features | 400% Ultra Volume | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Fast Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 5W |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |