Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T 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
Xiaomi 13T
Performance
83.5 ★
80.9
Camera
78.0
78.0
Battery
88.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
82.5 ★
78.8
Overall
83.9
84.2 ★
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
Xiaomi 13T
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3a
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi 13T
84.2/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi 13T
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.70"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 68B Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2392
1220x2712
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultra (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Mali-G610 MC6
RAM
12 GB
12 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
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.88", PDAF, 2x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/3.06", LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44", Video (1080p@30fps)
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), HDR, Video (1080p@30fps, HDR10+)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps (HDR10+
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 42 min (advertised)
📶 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
Bluetooth
5.4 with A2DP, LE
5.4 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, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm
162.2 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm
Weight
201g
193g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Alpine Blue, Meadow Green, Black
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major OS updates
Android 13, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 3a is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 84.2/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Xiaomi 13T puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Xiaomi 13T
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 67W fast charging
- 144Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a or Xiaomi 13T?
Nothing Phone 3a is the overall winner with a score of 84.2/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3a or Xiaomi 13T?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi 13T 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?
Nothing Phone 3a offers better value at PKR 153,999 with a value score of 2.2.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3a and Xiaomi 13T?
Nothing Phone 3a costs PKR 153,999 while Xiaomi 13T costs PKR 169,999. The price difference is PKR 16,000.
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