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Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy A03

The Samsung Galaxy A03 is a budget phone at Rs. 27,999, while the Nothing Phone (3a) is a premium device at Rs. 153,499 — a price difference of Rs. 125,500.

  • 5G vs 4G connectivity
  • 120Hz vs 60Hz display
  • 12GB vs 3GB RAM
  • Rs. 125,500 price difference
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Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing Phone (3a)

12GB / 256GB
Rs. 153,499
Price in Pakistan
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Samsung Galaxy A03

Samsung Galaxy A03

3GB / 32GB
Rs. 27,999
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 Samsung Galaxy A03 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose Samsung Galaxy A03 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 (3a)
Samsung Galaxy A03
Performance
83.5
38.8
Camera
78.0
70.0
Battery
88.0
92.0
Gaming
82.5
38.6
Overall
83.9
58.9
Value for Money
Best Value ★

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

Performance Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.5
Samsung Galaxy A03
38.8
Camera Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
78.0
Samsung Galaxy A03
70.0
Battery Samsung Galaxy A03
Nothing Phone (3a)
88.0
Samsung Galaxy A03
92.0
Gaming Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5
Samsung Galaxy A03
38.6
Overall Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.9
Samsung Galaxy A03
58.9
Value for Money Samsung Galaxy A03
Nothing Phone (3a)
Lower Value
Samsung Galaxy A03
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
Samsung Galaxy A03
Samsung Galaxy A03
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
Samsung Galaxy A03
Samsung Galaxy A03
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A03
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A03
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.50"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
PLS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2392
720x1600
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Unisoc T606
GPU
Adreno 810
ARM Mali-G57 MP1
RAM
12 GB
3 GB
Storage
256 GB
32 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
Dual 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
5 MP, f/2.2
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
Battery charging 7.75W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
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, Wi-Fi Direct,
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
v5.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
📞 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)
164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm
Weight
201g
196g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Corning Gorilla Glass
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Black, Blue, Red
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 11

Our Verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A03 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Samsung Galaxy A03 offers better 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

Samsung Galaxy A03

Pros
  • All-day battery life
  • 75W fast charging
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Not ideal for gaming

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or Samsung Galaxy A03?

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 (3a) or Samsung Galaxy A03?

Nothing Phone (3a) wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 70.0/100.

Which has better battery life?

Samsung Galaxy A03 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?

Samsung Galaxy A03 offers better value at PKR 27,999 with a value score of 3.9.

What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy A03?

Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Samsung Galaxy A03 costs PKR 27,999. The price difference is PKR 125,500.

Nothing Phone (3a)
Rs. 153,499
Samsung Galaxy A03
Rs. 27,999