Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Xiaomi Poco F6 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 Poco F6
Performance
83.5 ★
60.5
Camera
78.0 ★
76.0
Battery
88.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
82.5 ★
61.0
Overall
83.9 ★
75.2
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
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 3a
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Xiaomi Poco F6
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3a
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3a
83.9/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi Poco F6
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.67"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 1920Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM), 2400 n
Resolution
1080x2392
1220x2712
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Adreno 735
RAM
12 GB
8 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
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44", Video (1080p@30fps)
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
1080p@30/60fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
90W wired, PD3.0, 2-100% in 35 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/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.4 with A2DP, LE
5.4, 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
160.5 x 74.5 x 8 mm (6.32 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight
201g
179g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Black, Green, Titanium
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major OS updates
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 3a is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Xiaomi Poco F6 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 Poco F6
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 90W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a or Xiaomi Poco F6?
Nothing Phone 3a is the overall winner with a score of 83.9/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3a or Xiaomi Poco F6?
Nothing Phone 3a wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi Poco F6 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 Poco F6?
Nothing Phone 3a costs PKR 153,999 while Xiaomi Poco F6 costs PKR 144,999. The price difference is PKR 9,000.
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