Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a Pro if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a Pro if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a Pro if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a Pro if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a Pro if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 12
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
Performance
52.1
83.5 ★
Camera
40.0
78.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
84.0 ★
Overall
52.9
84.7 ★
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 4a Pro
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
84.0/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
84.7/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a Pro
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a Pro
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a Pro
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a Pro
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a Pro
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.83"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Resolution
1170x2532
1260x2800
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
144 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A14 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 722
RAM
4 GB
12 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)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.9, 80mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom + 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.42", Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 30fps)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, Dolby Vision HDR, Ultra XDR
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh
5080 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.4 update
Fast battery 50W wired, 50% in 22 min, 100% in 64 min, 7.5W 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
5.4 with 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 (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.29 in)
163.7 x 76.6 x 8 mm
Weight
164g
210g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5
Colors
Black, White, Red, Green, Blue, Purple
Black, Silver, Pink
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 16
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 4a Pro is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 84.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 12 puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12
Pros
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 144Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 or Nothing Phone 4a Pro?
Nothing Phone 4a Pro is the overall winner with a score of 84.7/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 12 or Nothing Phone 4a Pro?
Nothing Phone 4a Pro wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 4a Pro has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone 4a Pro is better for gaming with a score of 84.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone 4a Pro offers better value at PKR 244,999 with a value score of 1.6.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 and Nothing Phone 4a Pro?
Apple iPhone 12 costs PKR 175,599 while Nothing Phone 4a Pro costs PKR 244,999. The price difference is PKR 69,400.
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