Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
28.9Performance28.9
58.6Display45.6
30.7Camera41.7
47.8Battery57.7
49.3Features73.3
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Lite3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G wins this phone face-off, 45 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and camera (+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 46
- 275% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 800 nits
- 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- 33% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 49
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+275% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4K |
| Front camera | 16 MP+33% | 12 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 12.7 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.8 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |
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