Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone 12 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12
Nothing Phone 3
Performance
52.1
67.5 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
65.0 ★
Overall
52.9
77.7 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 3
67.5/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 3
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3
65.0/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3
77.7/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 12
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 12
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.67"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Resolution
1170x2532
1260x2800
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 825
RAM
4 GB
16 GB
Storage
64 GB
512 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)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.7, (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", PDAF, 3x optical zoom. OIS + 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
5150 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
📶 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/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
Weight
164g
218g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
White, Black
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.1, up to 5 major OS updates
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 3 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 77.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100. However, Apple iPhone 12 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Nothing Phone 3
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 65W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
- No NFC
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Nothing Phone 3?
Nothing Phone 3 is the overall winner with a score of 77.7/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 or Nothing Phone 3?
Nothing Phone 3 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 3 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone 3 is better for gaming with a score of 65.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 12 offers better value at PKR 175,599 with a value score of 1.4.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Nothing Phone 3?
Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999. The price difference is PKR 154,400.
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