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 A54 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
Nothing Phone 3
Samsung Galaxy A54
Performance
67.5 ★
60.5
Camera
76.0
76.0
Battery
92.0 ★
86.0
Gaming
65.0 ★
61.0
Overall
77.7 ★
74.0
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 3
67.5/100
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
Samsung Galaxy A54
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 A54
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.40"
Display Type
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1260x2800
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
GPU
Adreno 825
Mali-G68 MP5
RAM
16 GB
8 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
Quad Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) + 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5150 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
Fast charging 25W wired
📶 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
5.3 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)
Hybrid Dual SIM, Dual Standby, (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
158.2 x 76.7 x 8.2 mm
Weight
218g
202g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Colors
White, Black
Lime, Graphite, Violet, White
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.1, up to 5 major OS updates
Android 13, up to 4 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 A54 puts up a strong fight with a score of 74.0/100. However, Samsung Galaxy A54 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 A54
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3 or Samsung Galaxy A54?
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 A54?
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 A54 offers better value at PKR 140,999 with a value score of 2.1.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3 and Samsung Galaxy A54?
Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999 while Samsung Galaxy A54 costs PKR 140,999. The price difference is PKR 189,000.
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