Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Vivo T5x
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite wins 2 of 5. Buy Nothing Phone (3a) Lite if you want better photos and the longest software support. Buy Vivo T5x if you want longer battery life.
The short answer
- CameraNothing Phone (3a) Lite. Takes the better photos: camera score 5 out of 10, against 4.
- BatteryVivo T5x. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 9 out of 10, against 7. It has a 7200 mAh battery.
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesNothing Phone (3a) Lite. 3 years of updates promised.
- PriceIt's a tie
Overall, Nothing Phone (3a) Lite wins 2 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Vivo T5x |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹27,999 | ₹27,999 |
| Launched | 27 November 2025 | 17 March 2026 |
| Software now | Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16), launched with Nothing OS 3.5 (Android 15) | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Battery | 5000mAh battery lasts a full day (15 hours in GSMArena's test); 33W charging fills it in about 67 minutes. | 7200mAh battery lasted about two days of moderate use in Croma's test; 44W charging is full in under 2 hours. |
| Camera | Large 50MP main sensor takes good photos and 4K video, plus an 8MP wide-angle. | 50MP Sony main camera that is good in daylight, with 4K video; no stabilisation and no wide-angle. |
| Speed | Dimensity 7300 Pro with 8GB RAM is smooth for daily use and fine for casual games. | Dimensity 7400 Turbo is smooth for daily use and handles popular games on lower settings. |
| Catch | Smaller battery than rivals, a single speaker, and the price rose from about ₹20,999 to ₹27,999. | LCD screen instead of AMOLED, heavy at 219g, and the price has jumped from ₹18,999 at launch to ₹27,999. |
| Updates | 3 years | 2 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Vivo T5x |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2392) AMOLED, 120Hz, 1300 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak, Panda Glass | 6.76-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2408) LCD, 120Hz, 1200 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo (4nm) |
| CPU | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| AI chip (NPU) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | MediaTek NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 128GB (Not officially stated; microSDXC slot) | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1, LPDDR4X) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired (GSMArena measured max 27W draw), 5W reverse wired | 44W wired, reverse wired, bypass charging |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (1/1.57", f/1.9, 24mm, dual pixel PDAF) + 8 MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees) + 2 MP macro; 16 MP selfie (f/2.5) | 50 MP Sony IMX852 main (f/1.8) + 2 MP depth (f/2.4); 32 MP selfie (f/2.45); 4K 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP54 | IP68/IP69, MIL-STD-810H |
| Size and weight | 8.3mm thick, 199g | 8.39mm thick, 219g |
| Software | Nothing OS 3.5 (Android 15) at launch, Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16) now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 3 years promised | 2 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Not officially stated |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC not mentioned, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack |
| Modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single bottom-firing speaker (average loudness in GSMArena test); haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 2160Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black, White, Blue | Star Silver, Cyber Green |
Where to buy
- Nothing Phone (3a) Lite₹27,999
- Vivo T5x₹27,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or Vivo T5x?
- Nothing Phone (3a) Lite wins 2 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Nothing Phone (3a) Lite if you want better photos and the longest software support. Buy Vivo T5x if you want longer battery life.
- Which has the better camera?
- Nothing Phone (3a) Lite takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Vivo T5x lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- Nothing Phone (3a) Lite costs ₹27,999, Vivo T5x costs ₹27,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Nothing Phone (3a) Lite: 3 years, now on Nothing OS 4.1 (Android 16). Vivo T5x: 2 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16).