Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Samsung Galaxy A57 5G side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

Nothing OS 3.5

Starting priceRs. 103,999

Memory8GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

Android

Starting priceRs. 166,999

Memory8GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh typical

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The important differences at a glance

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Lower starting priceNothing Phone (3a) LiteRs. 63,000 less

Faster chargingNothing Phone (3a) Lite33W listed charging

Lighter bodySamsung Galaxy A57 5G20 g lighter

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specification	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: White, Black \| GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: White, Black \| PK: 8GB / 256GB, Rs. 103,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: White, Black	PK: 8GB / 256GB, Rs. 166,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Dark blue, Light blue, Gray, Violet \| PK: 12GB / 256GB, Rs. 184,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Dark blue, Light blue, Gray, Violet \| PK: 12GB / 512GB, Rs. 224,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Dark blue, Light blue, Gray, Violet
Price	Rs. 103,999	Rs. 166,999
PTA Approved	Yes	Yes
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	256GB
Card Slot	Yes	No
Colors	White, Black	Dark blue, Light blue, Gray, Violet
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2025-10-29	N/A
Security Updates Until	2032-12-01	2032-03-31
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Nothing	Samsung
Warranty	1 Year	1 year
Official Website	N/A	https://www.samsung.com
OS	Nothing OS 3.5	Android
Android Version	Android 15	Android 16
Performance
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4nm)	Exynos 1680 (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core, up to 2.5 GHz	Octa-core, 2.9GHz + 2.6GHz + 1.9GHz
GPU	Mali-G615	Xclipse 550
Benchmark	AnTuTu	General
Benchmark Score	0	0
Benchmark Remarks	Affordable mid-range smartphone with AMOLED 120Hz display, expandable storage, and balanced performance	Mid-range 5G smartphone featuring a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz display, octa-core processor, 50MP triple rear camera with OIS, 12MP front camera, 5000mAh battery, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, eSIM support, and security updates until 31 March 2032.
Display
Size	6.77 inches	6.7 inches
Type	Flexible AMOLED, 10-bit, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak	Super AMOLED Plus, 16M colors
Resolution	1084 x 2392 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
PPI Density	387	385
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
Body
Dimensions	164 x 78 x 8.3 mm	161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm
Weight	199 g	179 g
SIM	Dual Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
IP Rating	IP54	N/A
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	5000 mAh typical
Charging	33W wired, 5W reverse wired	5W wired
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP, f/1.88 (wide, PDAF, EIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro)	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.2 + 5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera	16 MP, f/2.45	12 MP, f/2.2
Back Camera Count	3	3
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, slow motion 120fps	UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @30fps
Front Video	1080p@30fps	UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @30fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	TrueLens Engine 4, Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night Mode, Macro Mode, EIS	Rear autofocus, OIS, digital zoom up to 10x, slow motion 240fps @HD
Zoom	Digital zoom only	Digital zoom up to 10x
Connectivity
Network	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G	2G GSM / 3G WCDMA / 4G LTE FDD / 4G LTE TDD / 5G Sub6 FDD / 5G Sub6 TDD
SIM Type	Dual Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, MU-MIMO	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.4	Bluetooth v6.0
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C	USB Type-C, USB 2.0
Sensors
Fingerprint	Fingerprint (under display, optical)	Fingerprint sensor
Others	accelerometer, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, x-axis linear vibrator	Accelerometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor