Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB 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 Poco F3 8GB
Performance
83.5 ★
80.0
Camera
78.0
78.0
Battery
88.0
100.0 ★
Gaming
82.5 ★
80.5
Overall
83.9
85.1 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.5/100
Battery Winner
Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB
85.1/100
Best Value
Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB
📱 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, 120Hz, 1920Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 3200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080x2392
1220x2712
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 8400 Ultra (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Mali-G720 MC7
RAM
12 GB
8 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/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
6550 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100% in 42 min 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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.4/6.0, 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
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)
160.8 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm (6.33 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
201g
195g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Black/Yellow, White, Green, Red (Iron Man Edition)
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 15, HyperOS 2
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 85.1/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB 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 Poco F3 8GB
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 90W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Limited availability
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB?
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner with a score of 85.1/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.
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?
Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB offers better value at PKR 75,999 with a value score of 3.1.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Xiaomi Poco F3 8GB costs PKR 75,999. The price difference is PKR 77,500.
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