Nothing Phone 3a Lite has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Lite has better resolution of 2392 x 1084 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Nothing Phone 3a Lite |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 16865 | Rs. 19998 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G is Rs. 16865. The launch Date of the second phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite is Rs. 19998.
Nothing Phone 3a Lite has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has Screen type where as Nothing Phone 3a Lite has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Nothing's phone ~ 86.7%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 3a Lite has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Nothing Phone 3a Lite's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G has 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 3a Lite's 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 has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Nothing Phone 3a Lite |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Redmi Note 12 Pro | A001T |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 05, 2023 | 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 | 76.03 x 162.9 x 7.98 mm | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Frosted Blue, Stardust Purple | Black, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Pro AMOLED (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 86.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 1920Hz High Frequency PWM Dimming, DCI-P3, HDR10+, 10bit Color Depth, Dolby Vision, Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | 2160Hz PWM, HDR |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78, NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, 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 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, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, 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 | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 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) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX766 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, 50MP Mode, Panorama, Time-Lapse, AI Watermark, Long exposure, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Film Camera, Xiaomi Pro-cut, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP (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 |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI13 | Nothing OS 3.5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 1080 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | ARM Mali G68 MP4 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR |
| Video | Yes | 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, 67W Fast charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |