Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone 3
Performance
74.4 ★
67.5
Camera
76.0
76.0
Battery
88.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
71.8 ★
65.0
Overall
79.6 ★
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 (2a)
74.4/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
71.8/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
79.6/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (2a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.67"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Resolution
1080x2412
1260x2800
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC4
Adreno 825
RAM
12 GB
16 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
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
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5150 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
Fast battery 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
Weight
190g
218g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Colors
Black, White, Milk, Blue
White, Black
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 15
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (2a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 79.6/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Nothing Phone 3 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Nothing Phone 3
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 65W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (2a) or Nothing Phone 3?
Nothing Phone (2a) is the overall winner with a score of 79.6/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (2a) or Nothing Phone 3?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
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 (2a) is better for gaming with a score of 71.8/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone (2a) offers better value at PKR 116,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone 3?
Nothing Phone (2a) costs PKR 116,999 while Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999. The price difference is PKR 213,000.
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