Poco M3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite has better RAM than Poco M3 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Lite has better resolution of 2392 x 1084 than Poco M3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Nothing Phone 3a Lite |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 11250 | Rs. 19699 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 2, 2021 . The cost of Poco M3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11250. The launch Date of the second phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite is Rs. 19699.
Display comparison
Poco M3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.53 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 3a Lite's 6.77 inch screen. Poco M3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Nothing Phone 3a Lite has AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 394 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.7% than Poco's phone ~ 83.4%. Poco M3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 3a Lite has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Poco M3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a Lite will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco M3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Poco M3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Nothing Phone 3a Lite |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | M3 | A001T |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | 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 | February 2, 2021 | October 29, 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 | 77.3 x 162.3 x 9.6 mm | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.4% | ~ 86.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| 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 | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Vibration Motor | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 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) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Ultra HD Mode, Night Mode, Macro, HDR, AI Scene Detection, Document Mode, AI Beautify, Portrait Mode, Panorama Mode, AI Watermark, Google Lens, Pro Colour, Movie Frame, Timed Burst | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 2.5W | Yes, 5W |