Nothing recently launched its Phone 3a Lite 5G in India. It competes with Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and iQOO Z10R 5G. Each phone offers unique features and pricing. This comparison helps you choose the best device.
Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G starts at Rs20,999. Its 8GB+256GB variant costs Rs22,999. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G begins at Rs19,499. The 8GB+128GB model is Rs20,999. iQOO Z10R 5G starts at Rs19,499. Its 8GB+256GB version is Rs21,499.
Nothing Phone features a 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. It has 120Hz refresh rate and 3000 nits brightness. Samsung offers a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen. It provides 90Hz refresh rate. iQOO has a 6.77-inch FHD AMOLED display. It offers 120Hz rate and 1800 nits brightness.
The Nothing Phone has Nothing OS 3.5 built on Android 15. Samsung has One UI 7 over Android 15. The iQOO runs on Funtouch OS 15 along with Android 15. The operating systems provide different user experiences.
The Nothing Phone has a 5000mAh battery. The charging capacity of 33W is provided to it. Samsung also puts a 5000mAh battery in its devices. Along with it, the phone supports the fast charging feature of 25W. The iQOO is ahead of the pack with a 5700mAh battery. However, the charging rate is 44W for the same.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset is used in Nothing Phone. The company uses the Octa-core Exynos 1330 processor for its devices. The iQOO has the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 4nm processor. All three work smoothly in handling daily chores.
A trio of rear cameras is mounted on the Nothing Phone. The set consists of a 50MP main, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro shooter. Samsung’s main and macro camera pairing consists of 50MP and 2MP respectively. The iQOO has a 50MP main and a 2MP secondary camera setup. The front cameras range from 16MP to 32MP.
The three handsets all come equipped with 5G and two 4G VoLTE connections. The Nothing Phone has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 as its wireless options. On the other hand, Samsung is also providing Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.3. The iQOO has the same Wi-Fi 6 and a slightly better Bluetooth 5.4 as connectivity options. The phones have Type-C ports for wired connections.
Buy the Nothing Phone if you want a better display and clean interface. Choose Samsung for their brand trust and stability. Buy iQOO for better battery life over longer periods of time. Choose based on your budget and what you need.
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