Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G


Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G

Quick Comparison

Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1084 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G

NameNothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
RAM8 GB6 GB
Display6.77 in6.77 in
Internal Memory256 GB128 GB
Battery5000 mAh5520 mAh
Camera50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple108 MP + 8 MP Dual
PriceRs. 21386Rs. 17999

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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. 21386. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is Rs. 17999.

Display comparison

There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Both have same 388 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Nothing's phone ~ 86.7%. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has 20.5:9 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.

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Full Comparison

NameNothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
General
Country of OriginIndia
ModelA001T25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
OS Updates3 years
Security Updates6 years
Release DateOctober 29, 2025December 18, 2025
In The BoxNothing 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
Dimensions78 x 164 x 8.3 mm75.4 x 164 x 7.4 mm
Weight199 g178 g
ColorsBlack, WhiteBlack, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple
Display
TypeColor AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)Color AMOLED Screen (68B)
TouchYes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling RateYes
Size6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:920.5:9
PPI~ 388 PPI~ 388 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 86.7%~ 89.7%
Glass TypePanda Glass, Mohs level 5Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5
Brightness800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)3200 nits (peak)
Features2160Hz PWM, HDR
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM8 GB6 GB
Expandable RAMUpto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage256 GB128 GB
Card SlotYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TBYes, upto 1 TB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
BluetoothYes, v5.3, A2DP, BLEYes, v5.3, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB StorageUSB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR BlasterYes
Performance
AnTuTu Score942,670 (Total) (v11)
Geekbench Score2,884 (Multi Core) (v6)
1,005 (Single Core)
2,536 (OpenCL)
Extra
GPSGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsE-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint SensorAccelerometer, Gyro, Compass
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
NFCYesYes
Water ResistanceYesYes, 1.7 m
IP RatingIP54IP66
Dust ResistantYesYes
Camera
Rear Camera50 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)		108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle)
8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesPanorama, HDRHDR, Panorama
Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD4K, 1080p
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle)
Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3"
Punch Hole, Screen Flash		20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole, Screen Flash
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v15Android v15
Custom UINothing OS 3.5MIUI15
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7300 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3
CPU2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz
GPUMali-G615 MC2Adreno 710
JavaNoNo
BrowserYes, supports HTML5Yes
Multimedia
SupportsJPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMRMP3, AMR, FLAC, APE
VideoMKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID
FM RadioNoNo
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery5520 mAh
Fast ChargingYes, 33W Fast ChargingYes, 45W Fast Charging
Reverse ChargingYes, 5WYes

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