Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Honor X9b if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Honor X9b 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
Honor X9b
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance
64.0
83.5 ★
Camera
90.0 ★
78.0
Battery
88.0
88.0
Gaming
63.0
82.5 ★
Overall
79.1
83.9 ★
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 (3a)
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Honor X9b
90.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.9/100
Best Value
Honor X9b
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Honor X9b
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Honor X9b
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.78"
6.77"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1200x2652
1080x2392
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4nm)
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 710
Adreno 810
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 108 MP, f/1.75 + 5 MP (ultra-wide), f/2.2 + 2 MP (macro sensor), f/2.4, LED Flash
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
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
35W
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE, a
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗ No
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.6 x 75.5 x 8 mm (6.44 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
Weight
185g
201g
Build Material
N/A
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Sunrise Orange, Midnight Black, Emerald Green
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 13, Magic OS 7.2
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, Gaming. Honor X9b puts up a strong fight and wins in Camera. However, Honor X9b offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Honor X9b
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- No NFC
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, Honor X9b or Nothing Phone (3a)?
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner with a score of 83.9/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Honor X9b or Nothing Phone (3a)?
Honor X9b wins in camera with 90.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
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?
Honor X9b offers better value at PKR 129,999 with a value score of 2.3.
What is the price difference between Honor X9b and Nothing Phone (3a)?
Honor X9b costs PKR 129,999 while Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499. The price difference is PKR 23,500.
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