Both come from Nothing, with the same chip and the same battery. So the cameras and design decide.
Short answer
CMF Phone 2 Pro - a 50 MP telephoto, lighter (185 g), modular design. Phone (3a) Lite - Glyph lighting, Nothing's signature style and a lower price.
Key differences
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | CMF by Nothing Phone 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 1084×2392, 120 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 1080×2392, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP |
| Front | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33 W | 33 W |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 |
| Thickness / weight | 199 g | 185 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chip
The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro - the same in both.
Cameras
CMF - 50 + 8 + 50 MP (with a telephoto), Lite - 50 + 8 + 2 MP. The front cameras are the same - 16 MP. For zoom the CMF is noticeably better.
Price
The Lite is noticeably cheaper than the CMF.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Price - Phone (3a) Lite.
- Telephoto and lightness - CMF Phone 2 Pro.
FAQ
Is the chip the same?
Yes, the Dimensity 7300 Pro.
Is the battery the same?
Yes, 5000 mAh.
Which is cheaper?
The Phone (3a) Lite.