Nothing Phone 3a Lite vs Motorola G56 256GB
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 30,000 | KSh 33,000 |
| 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) | 6.72-inch LCD, 120Hz |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB; RAM Boost supported |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 256GB |
| 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) | 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 main camera + 8MP ultrawide camera |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired 5W reverse wired | 30W wired |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 200 g |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, Nothing OS 3.5 | Android 15 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nothing | Motorola |
| Model | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Moto G56 5G |
| Announced | 2025, October 29 | 2025 |
Design
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in) | 165.75 × 76.26 × 8.35 mm |
| Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 200 g |
| Build materials | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front |
Display
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 6.72-inch LCD, 120Hz |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density) | 2400 × 1080 (Full HD+), 391 ppi, 20:9 |
| Display protection | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Display features | Ultra HDR image support | 120Hz refresh rate |
Performance
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB; RAM Boost supported |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 256GB |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC | microSD up to 2TB |
Cameras
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 main camera + 8MP ultrawide camera |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0μm | 32MP |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Optical image stabilization, Quad Pixel, HDR, Night Vision, Portrait, Panorama |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | — |
| Front camera features | — | HDR, Portrait and face retouching |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired 5W reverse wired | 30W wired |
Software
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, Nothing OS 3.5 | Android 15 |
Network
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) plus microSD; market dependent |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes (region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi‑Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type‑C 2.0 |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | No |
| Satellite features | — | No |
Durability
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP68 and IP69 |
Features
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint reader, proximity, accelerometer, ambient light, gyroscope, SAR sensor, e-compass |
| Colors | — | Pantone Black Oyster, Pantone Dazzling Blue, Pantone Dill |
Audio
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Motorola G56 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No — USB Type‑C audio |



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