Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Samsung Galaxy A36
Performance
70.9 ★
60.5
Camera
76.0
76.0
Battery
88.0
88.0
Gaming
69.8 ★
61.0
Overall
78.4 ★
74.4
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
70.9/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
69.8/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
78.4/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.70"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Adreno 710
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
12 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
33W wired, 50% in 20 min, 5W reverse wired
45W Fast Charging
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164 x 78 x 8.3 mm
162.6 x 77.9 x 7.4 mm
Weight
199g
195g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
Corning Gorilla Glass 7+
Colors
Desert Gold, Ocean Cyan, Meteor Silver, Velvet Black
Blue; other colors
💻 Software
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
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 3a Lite is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 78.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A36 puts up a strong fight with a score of 74.4/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Samsung Galaxy A36
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a Lite or Samsung Galaxy A36?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite is the overall winner with a score of 78.4/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3a Lite or Samsung Galaxy A36?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite is better for gaming with a score of 69.8/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite offers better value at PKR 112,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3a Lite and Samsung Galaxy A36?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite costs PKR 112,999 while Samsung Galaxy A36 costs PKR 119,999. The price difference is PKR 7,000.
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