Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 mini 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 13 mini if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 mini if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Nothing Phone 3
Performance
76.8 ★
67.5
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
72.6 ★
65.0
Overall
62.7
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
Apple iPhone 13 mini
76.8/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 3
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 13 mini
72.6/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3
77.7/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 mini
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 mini
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 mini
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.40"
6.67"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Resolution
1080x2340
1260x2800
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 825
RAM
4 GB
16 GB
Storage
128 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (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, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2438 mAh
5150 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 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
131.5 x 64.2 x 7.7 mm (5.18 x 2.53 x 0.30 in)
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
Weight
141g
218g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Colors
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
White, Black
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Pros
- Strong performance
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
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 13 mini or Nothing Phone 3?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 13 mini 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?
Apple iPhone 13 mini is better for gaming with a score of 72.6/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone 13 mini offers better value at PKR 218,999 with a value score of 1.3.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 13 mini and Nothing Phone 3?
Apple iPhone 13 mini costs PKR 218,999 while Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999. The price difference is PKR 111,000.
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