Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
28.9Performance20
58.6Display46
30.7Camera41.9
47.8Battery43.7
49.3Features49.3
8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Lite4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite wins this phone face-off, 41 to 37.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+13) and performance (+9). Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 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 46
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 44
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A18 4G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 31
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2392 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 387 ppi+1% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G | Exynos 1610 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64/128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.7 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |
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