Nothing Phone 3a Lite 8/128 GB vs OnePlus Nord 6 8/256 GB

73/100
Nothing Phone 3a Lite 8/128 GB - 33W fast charging and great battery life guide

Nothing Phone 3a Lite 8/128 GB

₹29,399

85/100
OnePlus Nord 6 8/256 GB delivers top display performance with 165Hz AMOLED

OnePlus Nord 6 8/256 GB

₹44,999

Display
94
94
Screen Size
6.77 inches
6.78 inches
Display Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080x2392
1272x2772
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
165 Hz
Brightness
3000 nits
3600 nits
Performance
71
87
Processor/CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SM8735
AnTuTu Score
907685
2366913
RAM
—
8 GB
RAM Type
—
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
—
UFS 4.1
Operating System
Android v15
Android v16
Camera
76
80
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.9, 1/1.57", Samsung, 1µm, upto 10x Digital Zoom, 24 mm
50 MP, Wide Angle(79° field-of-view), f/1.8, 1/1.95", 0.8µm, up to 20x Digital Zoom, 26 mm, Sony LYT 600
Secondary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 15 mm
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 16 mm, OmniVision OV08F10
Tertiary Camera
2 MP, Macro, f/2.4
—
Front Camera
16 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.5, 1/3", 24 mm MP
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.0, 1/3", 0.7µm, 21 mm MP
Rear Video Recording
Full HD @30/60fps
4k @30/60 fps Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30 fps
Front Video Recording
—
—
Camera Features
10 x Digital Zoom, HDR mode, Macro Mode, Autofocus: No, OIS: Yes, Flash: No
20 x Digital Zoom, Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, Flash, Screen flash, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Optical Image stabilization
Memory
Internal Storage
128 GB
256 GB
Expandable Storage
yes
no
Battery
63
87
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
9000 mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
33 W
80 W
Wireless Charging
—
no
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/ax), MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax), MIMO
Bluetooth
v5.3
Yes, v6.0
Design
0
93
Weight
199 g
217 g
Build Material
Panda Glass -
—
Colors
Black
Pitch Black
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type C
NFC
no
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-11-27
2026-04-07
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
yes
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, IP66, IP69K, IP69, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
OS Updates
3 Years
4 Year
Security Updates
6 Years
6 Year
Model Name
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
OnePlus Nord 6
Who should buy this

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Nothing OS is genuinely bloat-free — refreshing compared to most Android skins
  • 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED that's vibrant and bright enough outdoors
  • Handles BGMI and COD at 120FPS without breaking a sweat
  • 12–13 hours of screen time — gets you through a full day
  • Fingerprint unlock that's fast and reliable
  • Catch it under ₹25,000 and it's hard to beat

! Consider before buying…

  • No charger in the box — hidden cost worth factoring in
  • Mono speaker that sounds flat for music
  • Low-light camera falls short of expectations
  • No Gorilla Glass — buy a screen protector immediately
  • Bulkier and heavier than it looks

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Battery that easily lasts two days
  • Gaming performance runs buttery smooth
  • AMOLED display stays vibrant at 165Hz
  • Premium design with a comfortable grip
  • Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity stay reliable
  • Clean software with long update support

! Consider before buying…

  • Camera struggles once light drops
  • Bulky and heavy due to the big battery
  • Price feels steep given the camera
  • No expandable storage option
  • Charging takes over an hour
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