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 Pro 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 Pro
Nothing Phone 3
Performance
57.0
67.5 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
51.5
65.0 ★
Overall
54.7
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 Pro
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 Pro
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.10"
6.67"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Resolution
1170x2532
1260x2800
Refresh Rate
60 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
6 GB
16 GB
Storage
128 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 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, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
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
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, 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
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
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
189g
218g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Colors
Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
White, Black
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15
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 Pro puts up a strong fight with a score of 54.7/100. However, Apple iPhone 12 Pro offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
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
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 12 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro offers better value at PKR 220,899 with a value score of 1.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 12 Pro and Nothing Phone 3?
Apple iPhone 12 Pro costs PKR 220,899 while Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999. The price difference is PKR 109,100.
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