Both Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Realme 15 Lite 5G (8GBRAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1084 than Realme 15 Lite 5G (8GBRAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 15 Lite 5G (8GBRAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 22549 | Rs. 19099 |
The launch Date of the first phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 22549. The launch Date of the second phone is October, 2025. The cost of Realme 15 Lite 5G (8GBRAM + 256GB) is Rs. 19099.
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Realme 15 Lite 5G (8GBRAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 15 Lite 5G (8GBRAM + 256GB) has OLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.9% than Nothing's phone ~ 86.7%. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 15 Lite 5G (8GBRAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
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.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 15 Lite 5G (8GBRAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A001T | RMX5000 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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 | October, 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 | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm | 74.7 x 161.7 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 185 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White | Satin Green, Glitter Gold, Electric Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 88.9% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 2000nits |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| 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) | |
| 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) | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| 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) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | 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, 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 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | realme UI 6 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | 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, 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 |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |