Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a 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
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3a
Performance
67.5
83.5 ★
Camera
76.0
78.0 ★
Battery
92.0 ★
88.0
Gaming
65.0
82.5 ★
Overall
77.7
83.9 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 3a
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 3a
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3a
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3a
83.9/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.77"
Display Type
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Resolution
1260x2800
1080x2392
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 825
Adreno 810
RAM
16 GB
12 GB
Storage
512 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
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
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", PDAF, 2x optical zoom + 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", LED Flash
Selfie Camera
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44", Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5150 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
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/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
6.0 with A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✗ No
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm
Weight
218g
201g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Colors
White, Black
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.1, up to 5 major OS updates
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major OS updates
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 3a is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Nothing Phone 3 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone 3
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 65W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
- No NFC
- Premium pricing
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, Nothing Phone 3 or Nothing Phone 3a?
Nothing Phone 3a is the overall winner with a score of 83.9/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3 or Nothing Phone 3a?
Nothing Phone 3a wins in camera with 78.0/100 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?
Nothing Phone 3a is better for gaming with a score of 82.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone 3a offers better value at PKR 153,999 with a value score of 2.2.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3 and Nothing Phone 3a?
Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999 while Nothing Phone 3a costs PKR 153,999. The price difference is PKR 176,000.
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