Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Honor X9a if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Honor X9a 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
Honor X9a
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance
68.3
83.5 ★
Camera
80.0 ★
78.0
Battery
88.0
88.0
Gaming
67.6
82.5 ★
Overall
78.4
83.9 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Honor X9a
80.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.9/100
Best Value
Honor X9a
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Honor X9a
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Honor X9a
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.77"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080x2400
1080x2392
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 810
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro)
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
40W wired
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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.4, 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 + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm (6.36 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
Weight
175g
201g
Build Material
N/A
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Titanium Silver, Emerald Green, Midnight Black
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MagicOS 7
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Honor X9a puts up a strong fight and wins in Camera. However, Honor X9a offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Honor X9a
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- 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, Honor X9a or Nothing Phone (3a)?
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner with a score of 83.9/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Honor X9a or Nothing Phone (3a)?
Honor X9a wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
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?
Honor X9a offers better value at PKR 129,999 with a value score of 2.3.
What is the price difference between Honor X9a and Nothing Phone (3a)?
Honor X9a costs PKR 129,999 while Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499. The price difference is PKR 23,500.
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