Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Oppo A98 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Oppo A98 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Oppo A98 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
Nothing Phone (3a)
Oppo A98
Performance
83.5 ★
68.3
Camera
78.0
80.0 ★
Battery
88.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
82.5 ★
67.6
Overall
83.9 ★
74.7
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 (3a)
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Oppo A98
80.0/100
Battery Winner
Oppo A98
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.9/100
Best Value
Oppo A98
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Oppo A98
🔋 Battery
🏆 Oppo A98
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Oppo A98
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.72"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Adreno 619
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
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
Triple Camera: 64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/3.3, 34mm (microscope) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
Fast charging 67W wired, PD, 50% in 18 min (advertised)
📶 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, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.1 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
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
165.6 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm
Weight
201g
198g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Cool Black, Dreamy Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
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)
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Oppo A98
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 67W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Limited availability
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or Oppo A98?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (3a) or Oppo A98?
Oppo A98 wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Oppo A98 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?
Oppo A98 offers better value at PKR 70,999 with a value score of 3.0.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (3a) and Oppo A98?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Oppo A98 costs PKR 70,999. The price difference is PKR 82,500.
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