Quick Verdict
- Choose Honor X9a if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Honor X9a if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Honor X9a if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Honor X9a if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Honor X9a
Nothing Phone 3
Performance
68.3 ★
67.5
Camera
80.0 ★
76.0
Battery
88.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
67.6 ★
65.0
Overall
78.4 ★
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
Honor X9a
68.3/100
Camera Winner
Honor X9a
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Honor X9a
67.6/100
Overall Winner
Honor X9a
78.4/100
Best Value
Honor X9a
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Honor X9a
📷 Camera
🏆 Honor X9a
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Honor X9a
💰 Value
🏆 Honor X9a
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.67"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Resolution
1080x2400
1260x2800
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 825
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro)
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
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5100 mAh
5150 mAh
Charging
40W wired
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
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
161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.36 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
Weight
175g
218g
Build Material
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Colors
Titanium Silver, Emerald Green, Midnight Black
White, Black
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MagicOS 7
Android 15
Our Verdict
Honor X9a is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 78.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Nothing Phone 3 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Honor X9a
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
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, Honor X9a or Nothing Phone 3?
Honor X9a is the overall winner with a score of 78.4/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Honor X9a or Nothing Phone 3?
Honor X9a wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 3 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Honor X9a is better for gaming with a score of 67.6/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Honor X9a offers better value at PKR 129,999 with a value score of 2.3.
What is the price difference between Honor X9a and Nothing Phone 3?
Honor X9a costs PKR 129,999 while Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999. The price difference is PKR 200,000.
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