This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A24 and Nothing Phone (3a) Lite smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A24 features a 6.5-inch display, 25W fast charging and MediaTek Helio G99 chipset.
Meanwhile, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite features a slightly larger 6.77-inch display, 33W fast charging, IP54 dust & water resistance, MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset and 5G connectivity. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy A24 | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels 396 ppi) with 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 1000 nits peak brightness, and notch | 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1084 x 2392 Pixels, 387 ppi) with Panda Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 800nits typical brightness, 3000nits peak, HDR and punch-hole |
| Size | 162.1 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm | 164 x 78 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 199 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front and back |
| Durability | IP54 dust & splash resistance | |
| Colors | Black and Light Green | Black, White |
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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a larger, sharper, and smoother display. It is also more durable, while the Samsung Galaxy A24 is slightly lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB or 256GB (UFS 2.2) |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 13 with OneUI 5.1 | Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5 |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable performance specs. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 5MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.88 Aperture, Autofocus) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture, 119.5° FoV) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording, EIS video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
13 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
16 Megapixels (f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy A24
Samsung Galaxy A24 has a slight camera advantage with optical image stabilization. However, Nothing Phone (3a) Lite counters with higher-resolution 4K rear video recording. The two are still closely matched overall, and actual image quality may depend more on camera processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | No | |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | None |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer LED notification light at the back (Glyph Light) |
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Samsung Galaxy A24
Based on the specs, it has a 3.5mm audio jack. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging | 33W Fast Charging (100% in 1 hour) |
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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱14,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱15,490.00 - Official price of 8GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱17,490.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | April 28, 2023 | November 18, 2025 |
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