Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A73 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 3a
Samsung Galaxy A73
Performance
83.5 ★
77.4
Camera
78.0
92.0 ★
Battery
88.0 ★
86.0
Gaming
82.5 ★
75.3
Overall
83.9
84.5 ★
Value for Money
Equal
Equal
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 3a
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A73
92.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3a
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3a
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A73
84.5/100
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A73
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
💰 Value
Tie
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.70"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Super AMOLED Plus Capacitive touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Adreno 642L
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", PDAF, 2x optical zoom + 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", LED Flash
Quad Camera: 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) + 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44", Video (1080p@30fps)
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", HDR, Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
25W Fast charging
📶 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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4 with A2DP, LE
5.0 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM, Dual Standby, (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm
163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm
Weight
201g
181g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Gray, Mint, White
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major OS updates
Android 12, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 6.1
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 3a is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 84.5/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Battery, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A73 puts up a strong fight and wins in Camera.
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 A73
Pros
- Strong performance
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a or Samsung Galaxy A73?
Nothing Phone 3a is the overall winner with a score of 84.5/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3a or Samsung Galaxy A73?
Samsung Galaxy A73 wins in camera with 92.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 3a has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
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?
Both phones offer similar value for money.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3a and Samsung Galaxy A73?
Nothing Phone 3a costs PKR 153,999 while Samsung Galaxy A73 costs PKR 149,999. The price difference is PKR 4,000.
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