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Nothing Phone 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A16

The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a mid-range phone at Rs. 54,999, while the Nothing Phone 3 is a flagship device at Rs. 329,999 — a price difference of Rs. 275,000.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 120Hz vs 90Hz display
  • 16GB vs 6GB RAM
  • Rs. 275,000 price difference
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Nothing Phone 3

Nothing Phone 3

16GB / 512GB
Rs. 329,999
Price in Pakistan
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Samsung Galaxy A16

Samsung Galaxy A16

6GB / 128GB
Rs. 54,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall WinnerNothing Phone 3Wins 3 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Nothing Phone 3 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 🔋Choose Nothing Phone 3 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 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 system
Category
Nothing Phone 3
Samsung Galaxy A16
Performance
67.5
63.5
Camera
76.0
76.0
Battery
92.0
86.0
Gaming
65.0
61.5
Overall
77.7
74.3
Value for Money
Best Value ★

Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

PerformanceNothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
67.5
Samsung Galaxy A16
63.5
Camera
Nothing Phone 3
76.0
Samsung Galaxy A16
76.0
BatteryNothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
92.0
Samsung Galaxy A16
86.0
GamingNothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
65.0
Samsung Galaxy A16
61.5
OverallNothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
77.7
Samsung Galaxy A16
74.3
Value for MoneySamsung Galaxy A16
Nothing Phone 3
Lower Value
Samsung Galaxy A16
Best Value
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
67.5/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
65.0/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
77.7/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A16
Samsung Galaxy A16
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A16
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.70"
Display Type
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1260x2800
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
GPU
Adreno 825
Mali-G57 MC2
RAM
16 GB
6 GB
Storage
512 GB
128 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/1.8, (wide), AF + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5150 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
Fast battery 25W wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
6.0 with A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✗ No
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Dual Sim, Dual Standby, Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm
Weight
218g
200g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
White, Black
Gray, water green, midnight blue
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.1, up to 5 major OS updates
Android 14, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Our Verdict

Nothing Phone 3 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 77.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Battery, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A16 puts up a strong fight with a score of 74.3/100. However, Samsung Galaxy A16 offers better value for money.

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

Samsung Galaxy A16

Pros
  • Decent everyday performance
  • All-day battery life
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Average camera
  • No 5G

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Nothing Phone 3 or Samsung Galaxy A16?

Nothing Phone 3 is the overall winner with a score of 77.7/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3 or Samsung Galaxy A16?

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 3 is better for gaming with a score of 65.0/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Samsung Galaxy A16 offers better value at PKR 54,999 with a value score of 3.3.

What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3 and Samsung Galaxy A16?

Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999 while Samsung Galaxy A16 costs PKR 54,999. The price difference is PKR 275,000.

Nothing Phone 3
Rs. 329,999
Samsung Galaxy A16
Rs. 54,999