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 (3a) 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 systemCategory
Nothing Phone (3a)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4
Performance
83.5 ★
60.5
Camera
78.0 ★
40.0
Battery
88.0 ★
56.0
Gaming
82.5 ★
61.0
Overall
83.9 ★
59.0
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
Nothing Phone (3a)
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.9/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (3a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.70"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2640
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Adreno 730
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 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 12 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), HDR, Video (4K@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
3700 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
Fast charging 25W, 50% in 30 min (advertised), Fast wireless charging 15W, Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
📶 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, A2DP, LE
5.2 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
eSIM (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
Unfolded: (165.2 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm), Folded: (84.9 x 71.9 x 15.9-17.1 mm)
Weight
201g
87g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold, Blue, Yellow, White, Navy, Khaki, Red
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 12
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 puts up a strong fight with a score of 59.0/100.
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 Z Flip 4
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4?
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner with a score of 83.9/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (3a) or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4?
Nothing Phone (3a) wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
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?
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 (3a) and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 costs PKR 332,999. The price difference is PKR 179,500.
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