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Nothing Phone 3 vs Nothing Phone (3a)

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a premium phone at Rs. 153,499, while the Nothing Phone 3 is a flagship device at Rs. 329,999 — a price difference of Rs. 176,500.

  • 16GB vs 12GB RAM
  • Rs. 176,500 price difference
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Nothing Phone 3

Nothing Phone 3

16GB / 512GB
Rs. 329,999
Price in Pakistan
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Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing Phone (3a)

12GB / 256GB
Rs. 153,499
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Nothing Phone (3a) Wins 3 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 📷Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
  • 🔋Choose Nothing Phone 3 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose Nothing Phone (3a) 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 system
Category
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone (3a)
Performance
67.5
83.5 ★
Camera
76.0
78.0 ★
Battery
92.0 ★
88.0
Gaming
65.0
82.5 ★
Overall
77.7
83.9 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★

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

Performance Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone 3
67.5
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.5
Camera Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone 3
76.0
Nothing Phone (3a)
78.0
Battery Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
92.0
Nothing Phone (3a)
88.0
Gaming Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone 3
65.0
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5
Overall Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone 3
77.7
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.9
Value for Money Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone 3
Lower Value
Nothing Phone (3a)
Best Value
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.9/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.77"
Display Type
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1260x2800
1080x2392
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 825
Adreno 810
RAM
16 GB
12 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
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
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5150 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
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/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
5.4, 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 + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
Weight
218g
201g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Colors
White, Black
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15
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, Camera, Gaming. Nothing Phone 3 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.

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
  • 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, Nothing Phone 3 or Nothing Phone (3a)?

Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner with a score of 83.9/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3 or Nothing Phone (3a)?

Nothing Phone (3a) wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 76.0/100.

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 (3a) is better for gaming with a score of 82.5/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Nothing Phone (3a) offers better value at PKR 153,499 with a value score of 2.2.

What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3 and Nothing Phone (3a)?

Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999 while Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499. The price difference is PKR 176,500.

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Nothing Phone 3
Rs. 329,999
Nothing Phone (3a)
Rs. 153,499