Quick Verdict
- Choose Xiaomi 14T if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi 14T if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 14T
Performance
83.5
83.5
Camera
78.0
78.0
Battery
88.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
82.5
84.0 ★
Overall
83.9
85.5 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Battery Winner
Xiaomi 14T
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Xiaomi 14T
84.0/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi 14T
85.5/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (3a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi 14T
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Xiaomi 14T
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.67"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 68B colors, 144Hz, 2880Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1600 nits (HBM), 4000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080x2392
1220x2712
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 8300 Ultra (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Mali G615-MC6
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/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
32 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.44", 0.64µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
67W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 45 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/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC
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· eSIM + 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)
160.5 x 75.1 x 7.8 mm or 8.0 mm
Weight
201g
193g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, glass back (Panda X)
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Titan Gray, Titan Blue, Titan Black, Lemon Green
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2
Our Verdict
Xiaomi 14T is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 85.5/100 overall. It excels in Battery, Gaming. Nothing Phone (3a) puts up a strong fight with a score of 83.9/100. However, Nothing Phone (3a) 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
Xiaomi 14T
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 14T?
Xiaomi 14T is the overall winner with a score of 85.5/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi 14T?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi 14T has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Xiaomi 14T is better for gaming with a score of 84.0/100.
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 Xiaomi 14T?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Xiaomi 14T costs PKR 175,999. The price difference is PKR 22,500.
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