Nothing Phone 3a Lite
- Display: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4nm), Octa-core up to 2.5 GHz
- RAM: 8GB (up to 16GB with virtual extension)
- Storage: 128GB / 256GB, expandable up to 2TB via microSD
- Rear Camera: 50MP main with OIS
- Front Camera: 16MP
- Battery: 5000mAh with 33W fast charging
- Operating System: Android 15, Nothing OS 3.5
- Build: Glass front/back, IP54 dust/water resistant
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC
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- 5,000 mAh battery, with 33W wired charging
- 6.77-inch OLED display at 120Hz
- 50MP main camera
- Up to 256GB storage, with 8GB RAM
- IP54 dust and water resistance
- Dimensity 7300 Pro processor
Nothing Phone 3a Lite overview
Nothing Phone 3a Lite price in Kenya starts at KSh 29,800. Announced on 29 October 2025, it is a midrange 5G smartphone that runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chip, and has a triple rear camera system led by a 50MP main camera. The 6.77-inch AMOLED display has a 1080 × 2392 resolution, 388ppi pixel density and a 120Hz refresh rate for fluid scrolling. The panel reaches up to 1,300 nits in high-brightness mode and peaks at 3,000 nits, which keeps it readable in bright light. The screen uses 2160Hz PWM dimming and is protected by Panda Glass.
The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chip is built on a 4nm process and combines an octa-core CPU clocked at up to 2.5GHz with a Mali-G615 MC2 GPU. A microSDXC card slot adds room for more files. It runs Nothing OS 3.5 on Android 15, with software support covering up to 3 major OS upgrades. On the back, it has a 50MP f/1.9 main camera with phase-detection autofocus, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide camera with a 120-degree field of view and a 2MP macro camera. The rear cameras record 4K at 30fps and 1080p at up to 120fps, with gyro-assisted electronic stabilisation to keep handheld video steady. Selfies and video calls use a 16MP f/2.5 front camera, which records 1080p at 30fps.
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite is powered by a 5,000mAh battery. It supports 33W wired charging and 5W reverse wired charging, so it can share power with other devices. The battery reaches 50% in 20 minutes with wired charging. The phone connects to 5G and 4G LTE networks and supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC and GPS. SIM support covers dual nano-SIM. It has a USB-C (USB 2.0) port with OTG support, but no 3.5mm headphone jack.
The phone measures 164 × 78 × 8.3mm and weighs 199g. It is built with a plastic frame and a Panda Glass back, with a glass front. This model is available in Black, White and Blue. It is rated IP54 for protection against dust and water splashes, not immersion. Unlocking uses an optical under-display fingerprint sensor.
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| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nothing | Samsung | Honor | Motorola |
| Model | Phone (3a) Lite | Galaxy A17 | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
| Announced | 2025, October 29 | 2025, August 06 | 2025, August 25 | 2025, November 05 |
| Release status | Available. Released 2025, October 29 | Available. Released 2025, August 14 | Available. Released 2025, September 15 | Available. Released 2025, December |
| Model numbers | A001T | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | LGN-LX1 | XT2537-2 |
| Device type / form family | Not specified | Not specified | Smartphone | Smartphone |
Design
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in) | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) | 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.2 mm (6.57 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) | Not specified |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 208 g (7.34 oz) | Not specified |
| Build materials | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Not specified | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, silicone polymer (eco leather) back |
Display
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | TFT LCD, 120Hz; 6.77 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1050 nits (peak); 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 720 x 1610 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~261 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Tempered glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Display features | Ultra HDR image support | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | 120Hz | 120Hz, 1050 nits (peak) |
| Display technology | Not specified | Not specified | TFT LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display size | Not specified | Not specified | 6.77 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Refresh rate | Not specified | Not specified | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Pixel density | Not specified | Not specified | ~261 ppi | ~392 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | Not specified | Not specified | 20:9 ratio | 20:9 ratio |
| Screen-to-body ratio | Not specified | Not specified | ~86.0% screen-to-body ratio | ~85.8% screen-to-body ratio |
| Brightness | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 1050 nits (peak) |
Performance
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm) | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM6435-AA Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 610 | Adreno |
| Process node | Not specified | Not specified | 6 nm | 4 nm |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | Unspecified | No |
| Memory configurations | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Cameras
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) | 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF; Auxiliary lens | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Wide camera | Not specified | Not specified | 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF |
| Front camera features | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | HDR |
| Ultra-wide camera | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Li-Po 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired, 50% in 20 min 5W reverse wired | 25W wired | 35W wired | Not specified |
| Battery technology | Not specified | Not specified | Li-Po | Not specified |
Software
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, Nothing OS 3.5 | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 16 |
Network
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | LTE | LTE |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - India; SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked | Not specified | SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Network speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No | No | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Durability
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Durability and certification | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | MIL-STD-810H compliant*; * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions; Drop resistant up to 1.2m |
Features
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, Gray, Blue | Desert Gold, Ocean Cyan, Meteor Silver, Velvet Black | Pantone: Fluidity, Pink Lemonade, Corsair, Regatta |
| Multitasking and productivity | Not specified | Virtual proximity sensing | Not specified | Not specified |
Audio
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No | No | Yes |
Regulatory
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAR (EU) | 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body) | 0.67 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body) | Not specified | Not specified |
EU label
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Class A | Class B | Not specified | Not specified |
| Battery | 53:56h endurance, 1400 cycles | 43:52h endurance, 1200 cycles | Not specified | Not specified |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) | Class B (180 falls) | Not specified | Not specified |
| Repairability | Class C | Class C | Not specified | Not specified |
| EU label energy | Not specified | Not specified | Class A | Class B |
| EU label battery | Not specified | Not specified | 71:00h endurance, 1600 cycles | 53:59h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| EU label free fall | Not specified | Not specified | Class A (270 falls) | Class A (270 falls) |
| EU label repairability | Not specified | Not specified | Class B | Class A |
Tests
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Honor X7d 4G | Motorola Moto G57 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance benchmarks | AnTuTu: 691743 (v10), 939571 (v11) GeekBench: 2996 (v6) 3DMark: 853 (Wild Life Extreme) | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Measured display brightness | 1228 nits max brightness (measured) | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Measured loudspeaker loudness | -29.8 LUFS (Average) | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Active use battery score | Active use score 15:07h | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Performance | Not specified | AnTuTu: 435787 (v10) GeekBench: 2048 (v6) 3DMark: 365 (Wild Life Extreme) | Not specified | Not specified |
| Display | Not specified | 738 nits max brightness (measured) | Not specified | Not specified |
| Loudspeaker | Not specified | -26.4 LUFS (Good) | Not specified | Not specified |
| Battery | Not specified | Active use score 11:48h | Not specified | Not specified |
Specs
Nothing Phone 3a Lite specifications
General
| Brand | Nothing |
|---|---|
| Model | Phone (3a) Lite |
| Announced | 2025, October 29 |
| Release status | Available. Released 2025, October 29 |
| Model numbers | A001T |
Design
| Dimensions | 164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass) |
Display
| Display | 6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Panda Glass |
| Display features | Ultra HDR image support |
Performance
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC |
Cameras
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Charging | 33W wired, 50% in 20 min 5W reverse wired |
Software
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, Nothing OS 3.5 |
|---|
Network
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Network speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| NFC | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Durability
| Water resistance | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) |
|---|
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black, White, Blue |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No |
Memory and storage
| Memory configurations | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
|---|
Regulatory
| SAR (EU) | 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.28 W/kg (body) |
|---|
EU label
| Energy | Class A |
|---|---|
| Battery | 53:56h endurance, 1400 cycles |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
GSMArena tests
| Performance benchmarks | AnTuTu: 691743 (v10), 939571 (v11) GeekBench: 2996 (v6) 3DMark: 853 (Wild Life Extreme) |
|---|---|
| Measured display brightness | 1228 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Measured loudspeaker loudness | -29.8 LUFS (Average) |
| Active use battery score | Active use score 15:07h |
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Price history
Historical prices for Nothing Phone 3a Lite in Kenya
- Current price
- KSh 29,800
- Lowest
- KSh 29,80017 Oct
- Highest
- KSh 30,00012 Oct
- Change since 12 Oct
- ▼ 0.7%KSh 200 lower
Price history table
| Date | Price (KES) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| KSh 30,000 | – | |
| KSh 29,800 | −KSh 200 (−0.7%) |






