Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme Narzo 30 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme Narzo 30 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1084 than Realme Narzo 30 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme Narzo 30 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme Narzo 30 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 30399 | Rs. 16999 |
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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. 30399. The launch Date of the second phone is June 24, 2021 . The cost of Realme Narzo 30 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 30 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short 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 Realme Narzo 30 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 405 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 ~ 90.5% than Nothing's phone ~ 86.7%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme Narzo 30 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme Narzo 30 (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme Narzo 30 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme Narzo 30 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A001T | Narzo 30 |
| 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 24, 2021 |
| 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 | 75.4 x 162.3 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 405 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 90.5% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | COG Sealing Process |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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, v5.0, 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 Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| 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 A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass |
| 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 | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyro-meter |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | 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) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Mono 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Super Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Time-Lapse Photography, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Video Recording Functions: Filter, Slow Motion |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p, 720p |
| 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/2.1 (Main) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Front Camera Features | Night Mode, Live Photo, Portrait Mode, HDR Video, Lenticular, Advanced HDR, Beauty, Timelapse | Time-lapse Photography, Front Panorama, Beauty, Front Shot Flip, Super Nightscape, Blurring Adjustable |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v11, upgradable to v12 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Mediatek Helio G95 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| 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 | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, MKA |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, MPG, WEBM, WMV |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes |