Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Performance
70.9
90.4 ★
Camera
76.0 ★
40.0
Battery
88.0 ★
56.0
Gaming
69.8
92.3 ★
Overall
78.4 ★
71.1
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
90.4/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
92.3/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
78.4/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.70"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2640
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Adreno 740
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
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)
Dual Camera: 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), HDR, Video (4K@30fps)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
3700 mAh
Charging
33W wired, 50% in 20 min 5W reverse wired
Fast charging 25W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3 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 and eSIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
Unfolded: (165.1 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm), Folded: (85.1 x 71.9 x 15.1 mm)
Weight
199g
188g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Blue
Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5
Android 13
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a Lite or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3a Lite or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is better for gaming with a score of 92.3/100.
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 Nothing Phone 3a Lite and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite costs PKR 112,999 while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 costs PKR 368,999. The price difference is PKR 256,000.
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