Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G: price and specs compared
Today the Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G is Rs 8,001 cheaper. Prices come from the Pakistani online stores we track and are checked four times a day; every listing is PTA approved.
Key differences
| Spec | Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Rs 106,999 (better) | Rs 115,000 |
| Display | 6.77" AMOLED, 120Hz | Super AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300 Pro | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Main camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP (better) | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Max RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Released | Oct 2025 (better) | Apr 2025 |
Green marks the better value on paper. Prices are today’s lowest across the stores we track.
Our verdict
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G is the better phone overall (newer model, higher-resolution selfie camera), and it costs Rs 8,001 less.
- Choose the Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G for: lower price, newer model, higher-resolution selfie camera.
Full specifications
General
| SIM | Dual-Sim | Dual Sim |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199g | 195 |
| Release Date | 2025-10-30 | 2025-04-11 |
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android |
| Dimensions (mm) | 164 x 78 x 8.3 mm | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 |
Display
| Screen Size | 6.77" | 6.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | AMOLED (120HZ) | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Protection | Panda Glass | IP67 protection |
| Screen Resolution | 1084 x 2392 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Performance
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300 Pro | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Octa Core Processor |
Memory
| RAM / storage options | 8GB / 256GB | 8GB / 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | Yes | No |
Camera
| Main camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 12 MP |
| Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Selfie flash | No | No |
| Main camera video | 4K@30fps | Yes |
| Selfie video | 1080P@30fps | Yes |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
|---|
Connectivity
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
Questions and answers
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G or Samsung Galaxy A36 5G?
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G is the better phone overall (newer model, higher-resolution selfie camera), and it costs Rs 8,001 less. Choose the Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G for: lower price, newer model, higher-resolution selfie camera.
Which is cheaper in Pakistan, Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G or Samsung Galaxy A36 5G?
The Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G is Rs 8,001 cheaper today: Rs 106,999 at Cube Online, against Rs 115,000 for the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G.
Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G or Samsung Galaxy A36 5G?
They’re the same on paper: 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP each.
Which has the bigger battery, Nothing Phone 3a Lite 5G or Samsung Galaxy A36 5G?
They’re the same on paper: 5000 mAh each.