Findprix helps you compare the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 256GB in terms of price, specifications, user reviews, and more. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is priced at ₹20,099. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 256GB is priced at ₹19,999. Here's a quick comparison.
| Key Highlights | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | 4 nm | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6 nm |
| RAM | 8GB | LPDDR4X | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | UFS 2.2 | 256GB | UFS 2.0 |
| Display | 6.77 inches | FHD+ | 6.7 inches | FHD+ |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 13MP |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 8MP + 2MP | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 33W | 5000 mAh | 25W |
| OS | Android 15 | Android v14 |
| Launch Date | December 5, 2025 | October 18, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | 4 nm | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | 6 nm |
| RAM | 8GB | LPDDR4X | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | UFS 2.2 | 256GB | UFS 2.0 |
| Display | 6.77 inches | FHD+ | 6.7 inches | FHD+ |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 13MP |
| Rear Camera | 50MP + 8MP + 2MP | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 33W | 5000 mAh | 25W |
| OS | Android 15 | Android v14 |
| User Ratings | 2.8/5 (151 Ratings) | 4.1/5 (4.6K Ratings) |
![]() | ₹20,099 | ₹19,999 |
|---|---|---|
![]() | ₹20,999 | ₹24,499 |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Updates | 3 Years | 6 Years |
| Security Updates | 6 Years | -- |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS | Samsung One UI |
| Dimensions | 164 x 78 x 8.3 mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP54 | Yes, Splash proof, IP54 |
| Dust Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| Build Material | Back: Panda Glass | Back: Plastic |
| Colours | Black, White, Blue | Gold, Blue Black, Light Green |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
|---|---|---|
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz | -- |
| Display Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | -- |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Screen Size | 6.77 inches (17.2 cm), Full HD+ | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm), Full HD+ |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~86.7% | 84.6% |
| Pixel Density | ~387 ppi | ~ 385 ppi |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | -- |
| Screen Protection | Yes | -- |
| Dimming Technology | PWM Dimming @ 2160 Hz | -- |
| Camera Setup | Triple | Triple |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 50 MP (wide) f/1.9 aperture, 24mm focal length, 1/1.57″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size upto 10x Digital Zoom OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF | 13 MP (Wide) f/2.0 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size |
| Secondary | 8 MP (ultra-wide) f/2.2 aperture, 15mm focal length, 1/4.0″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size | 5 MP (Ultra-Wide) f/2.2 aperture, 1.12µm pixel size |
| Tertiary | 2 MP (macro) f/2.4 aperture | 2 MP (Macro) f/2.4 aperture, 1.75µm pixel size |
| OIS | Yes | No |
| Gyro EIS | Yes | -- |
| Autofocus | Yes, Dual Pixel PDAF | Yes |
| Sensor | Samsung GN9 | -- |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Video Recording | 2160p @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 120 fps | 1080p @ 30 fps |
| Features | -- | 10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 16 MP (wide) f/2.5 aperture, 24mm focal length, 1/3″ sensor size | -- |
| Sensor | GalaxyCore GC16B3C | -- |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps | 1080p @ 30 fps |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | -- |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 6 nm |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| CPU | Octa core 4x Cortex A78 @ 2.5 GHz 4x Cortex A55 @ 2 GHz | Octa core (2 x 2.4 GHz Cortex A76 + 6 x 2 GHz Cortex A55) |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.0 |
| Memory Card Slot | Yes, up to 2 TB | Yes, Up to 1.5 TB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | -- | Li-ion |
| Wired Charging Speed | 33W | 25W |
| Wired Charging Time | 50% charge in ~20 minutes | -- |
| Wired Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | -- |
| SIM | SIM 1: Nano SIM 2: Nano | Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
|---|---|---|
| Network Support | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78 | -- |
| 4G Bands | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66, B71 | -- |
| Navigation Support | GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BDS, QZSS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| SAR | Head: 0.98 W/kg Body: 1.28 W/kg | -- |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/ax), MIMO | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | Yes, USB Type-C | Yes, USB Type-C |
|---|---|---|
| FM Radio | -- | No |
| Loud Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In-display | Yes, Side |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |