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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A08

WINNER
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
41Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A08
33.8Inno Score
28.9Performance20
58.6Display36.2
30.7Camera29
47.8Battery53.1
49.3Features41.3
8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Lite4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite wins this phone face-off, 41 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and performance (+9). Samsung Galaxy A08 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 performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 36
  • Stronger features score: 49 vs 41
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08

  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 48
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecNothing Phone (3a) LiteSamsung Galaxy A08
Screen size6.77 ″+1%6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDPLS LCD
Resolution1084x2392720x1600
Pixel density387 ppi+48%262 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits—
Screen-to-body—83.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecNothing Phone (3a) LiteSamsung Galaxy A08
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5GMediaTek Helio G99
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64/128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecNothing Phone (3a) LiteSamsung Galaxy A08
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera16 MP+100%8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecNothing Phone (3a) LiteSamsung Galaxy A08
Capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh+20%
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecNothing Phone (3a) LiteSamsung Galaxy A08
Weight199 g197 g+1%
Thickness8.3 mm8 mm+4%
IP ratingIP54IP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecNothing Phone (3a) LiteSamsung Galaxy A08
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesNo
USB—USB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecNothing Phone (3a) LiteSamsung Galaxy A08
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge3 years6 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Lite versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecNothing Phone (3a) LiteSamsung Galaxy A08
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jack—Yes

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