New Delhi, October 24 (Udaipur Kiran): The upcoming Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has surfaced on Geekbench, strengthening rumours about its imminent launch. The benchmark listing reveals that the device carries the model number Nothing A001T and is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and running Android 15 out of the box.
In Geekbench tests, the Phone (3a) Lite scored 1003 points in single-core and 2925 in multi-core performance, aligning with expectations for a mid-range 5G smartphone.
While the Dimensity 7300 may sound like an upgrade over the Dimensity 7200 Pro used in the Nothing Phone (2a), the reality is more balanced. The 7300 offers slightly lower raw performance but delivers better power efficiency, making it a more battery-friendly processor. It comes with a 4x Cortex-A78 CPU cluster clocked at 2.5GHz, compared to the 7200 Pro’s faster Cortex-A715 cores at 2.8GHz.
Here’s a quick comparison of the two chips:
| Feature | Dimensity 7300 | Dimensity 7200 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz | 2x Cortex-A715 @ 2.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MP2 | Mali-G610 MP4 |
| AI Engine | APU 655 (newer, improved) | APU 650 |
| Power Efficiency | Higher (lower TDP) | Lower (higher TDP) |
| Gaming | Strong with HyperEngine support | Slightly better GPU performance |
| RAM | LPDDR5 3200 MHz | LPDDR4x/5 6400 Mbps |
| Storage | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Camera | Imagiq 950, 200MP, 4K HDR | Imagiq 750, 200MP, 4K HDR |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
According to earlier leaks, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite will be offered in a single 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant, likely positioning it as an affordable alternative to the Phone (3a).
With the benchmark listing now live, it’s expected that Nothing could officially unveil the Phone (3a) Lite in the coming weeks, expanding its mid-range lineup with another clean-design, Android 15-powered device.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
