Nothing Phone 3a Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
Here you can compare Nothing Phone 3a Lite and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G. Comparing Nothing Phone 3a Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Nothing Phone 3a Lite is ₹22,499 and for Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is ₹26,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jun 04, 2026.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Display | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Price | ₹22,499 | ₹26,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 63 / 100 | 70 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1084 x 2392 pixels Better Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 16 MP | 20 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.35 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | No | IR Blaster |
General
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | A001T | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | October 29, 2025 | December 18, 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 | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card |
Design
| Dimensions | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g |
| Colors | Black, White | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.7% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming | 16,000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 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 | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| 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 | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.7 m |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP65 + IP66 |
| 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) | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| 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 | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.5 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| 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 | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 18W |
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