Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus Nord N40
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) and OnePlus Nord N40 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord N40 has better resolution of 2772 x 1240 than Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1084. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than OnePlus Nord N40
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord N40 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 29999 | Rs. 27990 |
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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. 29999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 16, 2026 (Expected). The cost of OnePlus Nord N40 is Rs. 27990.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to OnePlus Nord N40's 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.5% than Nothing's phone ~ 86.7%. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord N40 has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OnePlus Nord N40 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 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 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord N40 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A001T | Nord N40 |
| 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 | December 16, 2026 (Expected) |
| 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 | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1240 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 93.5% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | Peak Brightness: 3050 nits, Pulse-Width Modulation: Up to 2160 Hz, |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi6 (802.11ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, aptX-HD, LDAC, and LHDC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 942,670 (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 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Hall Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Noise Cancellation Support, Dual Stereo Speakers, Ai Tools | |
| 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) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Photo, Video, Portrait, Pro, Night, Long Exposure, Slo-Mo, Movie, Pano, Time-Lapse, Dual-View Video, Doc-Scanner, Hi-res, Google lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 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 | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1.0µm Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Night Mode, Live Photo, Portrait Mode, HDR Video, Lenticular, Advanced HDR, Beauty, Timelapse | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Pano, Time-Lapse, Dual-View Video |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | OxygenOS 14.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 |
| 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 |
| 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 | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, MID, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Supervooc Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |