Quick Verdict
- Choose Xiaomi 15 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 3a
Xiaomi 15
Performance
83.5
96.5 ★
Camera
78.0
86.0 ★
Battery
88.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
82.5
96.5 ★
Overall
83.9
93.5 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Xiaomi 15
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Xiaomi 15
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Xiaomi 15
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Xiaomi 15
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi 15
93.5/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Xiaomi 15
📷 Camera
🏆 Xiaomi 15
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi 15
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Xiaomi 15
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.40"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 68B Colors
Resolution
1080x2392
1200x2670
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Adreno 830
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 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/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.0, 60mm (telephoto), 1/2.76", PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44", Video (1080p@30fps)
32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), HDR, panorama, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@24/30fps (HDR
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5240 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless
📶 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/7, dual-band or tri-ban
Bluetooth
5.4 with A2DP, LE
5.4/6.0, A2DP, LE, a
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, Display Port, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm
N/A
Weight
201g
189g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front (Xiaomi Shield Glass), aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Black, White, Liquid Silver, Green, Lilac
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major OS updates
Android 15
Our Verdict
Xiaomi 15 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 93.5/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, 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 15
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 90W fast charging
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a or Xiaomi 15?
Xiaomi 15 is the overall winner with a score of 93.5/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3a or Xiaomi 15?
Xiaomi 15 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi 15 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Xiaomi 15 is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
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 15?
Nothing Phone 3a costs PKR 153,999 while Xiaomi 15 costs PKR 269,999. The price difference is PKR 116,000.
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