Quick Verdict
- Choose Xiaomi 17 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi 17 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Xiaomi 17 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Xiaomi 17 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 17
Performance
83.5
96.5 ★
Camera
78.0
86.0 ★
Battery
88.0
100.0 ★
Gaming
82.5
98.0 ★
Overall
83.9
95.3 ★
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 17
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Xiaomi 17
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Xiaomi 17
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Xiaomi 17
98.0/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi 17
95.3/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (3a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Xiaomi 17
📷 Camera
🏆 Xiaomi 17
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi 17
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Xiaomi 17
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.30"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 68B Colors
Resolution
1080x2392
1220x2656
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
160 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Adreno 840
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 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
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.0, 60mm (telephoto), 1/2.76", PDAF, OIS, 2.6x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", dual-LED dual-tone flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), PDAF, HDR, Panorama, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
8K@30fps (HDR
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
6330 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS, 50W wireless, 22.5W reverse wireless, 22.5W reverse wired
📶 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, Wi-Fi Dir
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE, a
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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)
151.1 x 71.8 x 8.1 mm
Weight
201g
191g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass), aluminum frame, glass back
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Black, Venture Green, Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, White
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 16
Our Verdict
Xiaomi 17 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 95.3/100 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 17
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 100W fast charging
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi 17?
Xiaomi 17 is the overall winner with a score of 95.3/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi 17?
Xiaomi 17 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi 17 has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Xiaomi 17 is better for gaming with a score of 98.0/100.
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 17?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Xiaomi 17 costs PKR 329,999. The price difference is PKR 176,500.
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