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 Tecno Camon 30 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Tecno Camon 30 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
Tecno Camon 30
Performance
83.5 ★
67.0
Camera
78.0 ★
76.0
Battery
88.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
82.5 ★
66.5
Overall
83.9 ★
77.7
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
Nothing Phone 3a
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Tecno Camon 30
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3a
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3a
83.9/100
Best Value
Tecno Camon 30
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
🔋 Battery
🏆 Tecno Camon 30
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
💰 Value
🏆 Tecno Camon 30
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.78"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2436
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 Ultimate
GPU
Adreno 810
Mali-G57 MC2
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
Dual camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.57", PDAF, OIS + 2 MP, (depth), Dual LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44", Video (1080p@30fps)
50 MP, (wide), AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, Video (1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
HDR, Video (1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps)
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
Fast charging 70W wired, 0-100% in 45 min (advertised)
📶 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
Bluetooth
5.4 with A2DP, LE
v5.3 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 (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm
165.3 x 75.3 x 7.7 mm
Weight
201g
0g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front, glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Iceland Basaltic Dark, Uyuni Salt White, Sahara Sand Brown
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major OS updates
Android 14
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 3a is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Tecno Camon 30 puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Tecno Camon 30 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
Tecno Camon 30
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 70W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- No 5G
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a or Tecno Camon 30?
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 Tecno Camon 30?
Nothing Phone 3a wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Tecno Camon 30 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?
Tecno Camon 30 offers better value at PKR 49,999 with a value score of 3.5.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3a and Tecno Camon 30?
Nothing Phone 3a costs PKR 153,999 while Tecno Camon 30 costs PKR 49,999. The price difference is PKR 104,000.
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