Nothing Phone 3a 8/128 GB vs Realme Narzo 80 Lite 6/128 GB

83/100
Nothing Phone 3a 8/128 GB offers great camera performance and long updates

Nothing Phone 3a 8/128 GB

₹24,999

79/100
Realme Narzo 80 Lite 6/128 GB with top display for its price - explore specs

Realme Narzo 80 Lite 6/128 GB

₹20,999

Display
86
87
Screen Size
6.77 inches
6.67 inches
Display Type
Flexible AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080x2392 px (FHD+)
720x1604 px (HD+)
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Brightness
3000 nits
625 nits
Performance
78
75
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu Score
798022
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RAM
8 GB
6 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
UFS 2.2
Operating System
Android v15
Android v15
Camera
87
75
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.57", Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN9, 0.8µm, 24 mm
32 MP, Wide Angle(76° field-of-view), f/1.81, 1/3.1", GalaxyCore GC32E2, 27 mm, Autofocus, LED Flash, 6528 x 4896 Pixels, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Secondary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", Sony Exmor-RS IMX355, 1.12µm, 15 mm
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Tertiary Camera
50 MP, Telephoto, f/2.0, 1/2.75", Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN5, 0.64µm, upto 30x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom, 50 mm
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Front Camera
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.44", Samsung ISOCELL S5KKD1, 2 mm MP
8 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.0 MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @120 fps
Full HD @30 fps
Front Video Recording
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Camera Features
Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, LED Flash, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Autofocus, LED Flash, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Memory
Internal Storage
128 GB
128 GB
Expandable Storage
no
yes
Battery
82
84
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
50 W
15 W
Wireless Charging
—
no
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
Yes, v5.3
Design
90
86
Weight
201 g
197 g
Build Material
—
—
Colors
Black
Crystal Purple
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
no
Headphone Jack
no
yes
SIM Type
Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-03-11
2025-06-23
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP64
Yes, Splash proof, IP64
OS Updates
3 Years
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Security Updates
6 Years
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Model Name
Nothing Phone 3a
realme NARZO 80 Lite
Who should buy this

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Glyph lights that actually earn their place
  • Clean, bloat-free software with long-term updates
  • Battery easily lasts a day and a half
  • Zero to full in under an hour
  • Great daylight camera with versatile lenses
  • Smooth performance for gaming and multitasking

! Consider before buying…

  • Heavy and bulky for one-handed use
  • Slippery glass back that collects fingerprints
  • No headphone jack — wireless or adapter only
  • Speakers underwhelm for calls and media
  • Night photos are just average

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • 6000mAh battery that easily outlasts a full day
  • 3.5mm headphone jack with surprisingly good audio output
  • 120Hz display that keeps scrolling smooth despite the resolution
  • Hard to find this much phone for ₹12,498
  • Handles daily tasks without complaint
  • IP64 splash resistance for everyday peace of mind

! Consider before buying…

  • 720p on a 6.67-inch screen — not sharp by modern standards
  • One rear camera lens is decorative, not functional
  • Some users report hangs and network drops after months of use
  • 15W charging is slow for a battery this size
  • No NFC — contactless payments aren't an option
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