Nothing Phone 3a Lite vs Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 (128GB)
Here you can compare Nothing Phone 3a Lite and Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 (128GB). Comparing Nothing Phone 3a Lite vs Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 (128GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Nothing Phone 3a Lite stands against Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 (128GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Nothing Phone 3a Lite is ₹22,999 and for Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 (128GB) is ₹52,600. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 23, 2026.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Apple iPhone SE 3 2022 (128GB) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.22 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| OS | Android v15 | iOS v15 |
| Price | ₹22,999 | ₹52,600 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 63 / 100 Better Specs | 53 / 100 |
| Display Size | 6.77 in Bigger Display | 4.7 in |
| Display Resolution | 1084 x 2392 pixels Better Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% Less Bezels | ~ 65.4% |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz | 3.22 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core More CPU Cores | Hexa Core |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 7 MP |
| Weight | 199 g | 144 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.3 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Bigger Battery | |
| Unique Features | Memory Card Support No Reverse Charging | No Wireless Charging No |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A001T | iPhone SE |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | October 29, 2025 | March 8, 2022 |
| 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 | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm | 67.3 x 138.4 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 144 g |
| Colors | Black, White |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 4.7 inches, 750 x 1334 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 326 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 65.4% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | 1,400:1 Contrast Ratio (typical), True Tone Display, Wide Colour Display (P3), Haptic Touch, 625 nits Max Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, Lightning Port |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Charging |
Performance
| AnTuTu Score | 942,670 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,884 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,005 (Single Core) 2,536 (OpenCL) |
Extra
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Front |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor | Barometer, Three Axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 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) | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Focus Pixels |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Advanced Red-eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 7 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | iOS v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Apple Bionic A15 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.22 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
Multimedia
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Plus |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Works with Qi Chargers | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 50 hours |
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