Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- 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)
vivo V29
Performance
83.5 ★
80.9
Camera
78.0
78.0
Battery
88.0 ★
82.0
Gaming
82.5 ★
77.3
Overall
83.9 ★
81.4
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
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
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.78"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080x2392
1260x2800
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
12 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
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
50 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4600 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
80W wired, 50% in 17 min
📶 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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + 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 74.4 x 7.5 mm (6.46 x 2.93 x 0.30 in)
Weight
201g
186g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Space Black, Himalayan Blue, Purple Fairy, Majestic Red
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Battery, Gaming. vivo V29 puts up a strong fight with a score of 81.4/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
vivo V29
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- 80W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or vivo V29?
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 vivo V29?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
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 vivo V29?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while vivo V29 costs PKR 159,999. The price difference is PKR 6,500.
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