Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone XS Max
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance
52.1
83.5 ★
Camera
40.0
78.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
82.5 ★
Overall
52.9
83.9 ★
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)
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.9/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (3a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.50"
6.77"
Display Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1242x2688
1080x2392
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 810
RAM
4 GB
12 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3174 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 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, 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
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
Weight
208g
201g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone XS Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Nothing Phone (3a)
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone XS Max or Nothing Phone (3a)?
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner with a score of 83.9/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone XS Max or Nothing Phone (3a)?
Nothing Phone (3a) wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone (3a) has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone (3a) is better for gaming with a score of 82.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone (3a) offers better value at PKR 153,499 with a value score of 2.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone XS Max and Nothing Phone (3a)?
Apple iPhone XS Max costs PKR 167,999 while Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499. The price difference is PKR 14,500.
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