How do the scores compare?

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite scores 41/100 overall; realme C85 5G scores 44.8/100. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite wins 5 individual spec rows, realme C85 5G wins 4.

What are the main differences between the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the realme C85 5G?

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite advantages: Stronger display score: 59 vs 50; 150% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,200 nits; 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP; 52% higher Pixel density: 387 ppi vs 254 ppi. realme C85 5G advantages: Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48; Stronger features score: 60 vs 49; 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh; 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W; 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs realme C85 5G

Nothing

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

WINNER

realme

realme C85 5G

28.9Performance28.9

58.6Display50.2

30.7Camera29

47.8Battery71.3

49.3Features60

5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Lite4 spec wins — realme C85 5G

InnoReviews verdict

realme C85 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.8 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+24) and features (+11). Nothing Phone (3a) Lite still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

Stronger display score: 59 vs 50
150% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
52% higher Pixel density: 387 ppi vs 254 ppi

Reasons to pick the realme C85 5G

Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus realme C85 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	realme C85 5G
Screen size	6.77 ″	6.8 ″
Panel type	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Resolution	1084x2392	720x1570
Pixel density	387 ppi+52%	254 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness	3,000 nits+150%	1,200 nits
Screen-to-body	—	87.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus realme C85 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	realme C85 5G
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM (max)	8 GB	8 GB
Storage options	128/256GB	128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus realme C85 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	realme C85 5G
Main camera	50 MP	50 MP
Main aperture	f/1.88	f/1.8
Ultra-wide	8 MP	—
Max video	4K@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera	16 MP+100%	8 MP
OIS	No	—

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus realme C85 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	realme C85 5G
Capacity	5,000 mAh	7,000 mAh+40%
Wired charging	33 W	45 W+36%
Wireless charging	0 W	—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus realme C85 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	realme C85 5G
Weight	199 g+7%	215 g
Thickness	8.3 mm+1%	8.4 mm
IP rating	IP54	IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus realme C85 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	realme C85 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	—	USB Type-C

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus realme C85 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	realme C85 5G
OS at launch	Android 15	Android 15
OS update pledge	3 years	—

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus realme C85 5G
Spec	Nothing Phone (3a) Lite	realme C85 5G
3.5mm jack	—	No

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