Sony Xperia 5 V vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Compare Sony Xperia 5 V and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.
Sony Xperia 5 V
Android
Starting priceN/A
Memory8GB / 128GB
Battery5000 mAh
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Nothing OS 3.5
Starting priceRs. 103,999
Memory8GB / 256GB
Battery5000 mAh
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The important differences at a glance
Sony Xperia 5 V leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.
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| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 V | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Variants & Pricing | ||
| All Variants | GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Blue, Silver | GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Blue, Silver | 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 |
| Price | N/A | Rs. 103,999 |
| PTA Approved | N/A | Yes |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Silver | White, Black |
| Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Currency | USD | PKR |
| Basic | ||
| Launch Date | 2023-09-25 | 2025-10-29 |
| Security Updates Until | N/A | 2032-12-01 |
| Upcoming Device | No | No |
| Status | Discontinued | Available |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Nothing |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Official Website | N/A | N/A |
| OS | Android | Nothing OS 3.5 |
| Android Version | Android 13 | Android 15 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core, up to 2.5 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G615 |
| Benchmark | AnTuTu | AnTuTu |
| Benchmark Score | 1519456 | 0 |
| Benchmark Remarks | Compact flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, OLED 120Hz display and ZEISS-tuned cameras | Affordable mid-range smartphone with AMOLED 120Hz display, expandable storage, and balanced performance |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.77 inches |
| Type | OLED, HDR, 10-bit, DCI-P3, 21:9 | Flexible AMOLED, 10-bit, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels | 1084 x 2392 pixels |
| PPI Density | 449 | 387 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 154 x 68 x 8.6 mm | 164 x 78 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 182 g | 199 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| IP Rating | IP65 / IP68 | IP54 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | USB PD fast charging, wireless charging | 33W wired, 5W reverse wired |
| Camera | ||
| Back Camera | 48 MP, f/1.9 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/1.88 (wide, PDAF, EIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) |
| Front Camera | 12 MP, f/2.0 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Back Camera Count | 2 | 3 |
| Front Camera Count | 1 | 1 |
| Back Video | 4K@120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, slow motion 120fps |
| Front Video | 4K | 1080p@30fps |
| Back Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Front Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | ZEISS optics, HDR, Night mode, Eye AF (human/animal), Real-time tracking, Photography Pro, RAW capture, AI Super Resolution Zoom | TrueLens Engine 4, Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night Mode, Macro Mode, EIS |
| Zoom | Up to 6x hybrid zoom | Digital zoom only |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | 2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, MU-MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, LE Audio, aptX Adaptive, LDAC | 5.4 |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB 3.2) | USB Type-C |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint (under display, optical) |
| Others | accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, proximity sensor | accelerometer, electronic compass, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, x-axis linear vibrator |
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