Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Performance
52.1
70.9 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
69.8 ★
Overall
52.9
78.4 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
70.9/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
69.8/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
78.4/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.40"
6.77"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080x2340
1080x2392
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G615 MC2
RAM
4 GB
8 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2227 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
33W wired, 50% in 20 min 5W reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.29 in)
164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
Weight
135g
199g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, White, Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 3a Lite is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 78.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 mini puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 mini
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Nothing Phone 3a Lite?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite is the overall winner with a score of 78.4/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 mini or Nothing Phone 3a Lite?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite is better for gaming with a score of 69.8/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite offers better value at PKR 112,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 mini and Nothing Phone 3a Lite?
Apple iPhone 12 mini costs PKR 157,399 while Nothing Phone 3a Lite costs PKR 112,999. The price difference is PKR 44,400.
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