Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Plus if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Performance
91.1 ★
70.9
Camera
80.0 ★
76.0
Battery
76.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
85.4 ★
69.8
Overall
85.5 ★
78.4
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
91.1/100
Camera Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
85.4/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
85.5/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Plus
📷 Camera
🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Plus
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Plus
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.77"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1290x2796
1080x2392
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Mali-G615 MC2
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4674 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
33W wired, 50% in 20 min 5W reverse wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
Weight
199g
199g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Black, White, Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5
Our Verdict
Apple iPhone 16 Plus is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 85.5/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Nothing Phone 3a Lite puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Nothing Phone 3a Lite offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- 60Hz display only
- Premium pricing
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 Plus or Nothing Phone 3a Lite?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus is the overall winner with a score of 85.5/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Plus or Nothing Phone 3a Lite?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus is better for gaming with a score of 85.4/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite offers better value at PKR 112,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Nothing Phone 3a Lite?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus costs PKR 354,999 while Nothing Phone 3a Lite costs PKR 112,999. The price difference is PKR 242,000.
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