Realme 9 5G vs Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite has better RAM than Realme 9 5G. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Lite has better resolution of 2392 x 1084 than Realme 9 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a Lite has more internal memory than Realme 9 5G
| Name | Realme 9 5G | Nothing Phone 3a Lite |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 16999 | Rs. 27699 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 10, 2022. The cost of Realme 9 5G is Rs. 16999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite is Rs. 27699.
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 3a Lite's 6.77 inch screen. Realme 9 5G has IPS LCD Screen type where as Nothing Phone 3a Lite has AMOLED 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's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 9 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a Lite has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Realme 9 5G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Realme 9 5G'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 11 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 9 5G | Nothing Phone 3a Lite |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 9 5G | 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 | March 10, 2022 | 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 | 74.8 x 162.5 x 8.5 mm | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 405 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 86.7% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 480 nit (Maximum 600 nit (Sunlight)), Color Saturation: 96% NTSC | 2160Hz PWM, HDR |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | 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 |
| 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 AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor, Compass | 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 Portrait 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 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 | NightScape, Professional, Panoramic, Portrait, Timelapse, Slow Motion, Hypertext, Super Macro, Street Photography, 20 Continous Shooting | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 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 |
| Front Camera Features | Panoramic, Portrait, NightScape, Timelapse, EIS Video Stabilization | Night Mode, Live Photo, Portrait Mode, HDR Video, Lenticular, Advanced HDR, Beauty, Timelapse |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | 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, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| 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, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |