Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
28.9Performance29.1
58.6Display55.1
30.7Camera56.4
47.8Battery41.7
49.3Features73.3
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Lite8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 41, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+26) and features (+24). 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 55
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 42
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 49
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2392 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 387 ppi | 496 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+100% | 1,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu | — | 500,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 900Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,650Bottom 27% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+4% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.1 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |
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