Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone XS
Nothing Phone 4a
Performance
52.1
83.5 ★
Camera
40.0
78.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
82.5 ★
Overall
52.9
83.9 ★
Value for Money
Equal
Equal
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 4a
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 4a
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 4a
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 4a
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 4a
83.9/100
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a
💰 Value
Tie
📱 Display
Screen Size
5.80"
6.78"
Display Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Resolution
1125x2436
1260x2800
Refresh Rate
0 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 810
RAM
4 GB
12 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
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
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44", Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2658 mAh
5080 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast battery 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm (5.65 x 2.79 x 0.30 in)
164 x 77.6 x 8.6 mm (6.46 x 3.06 x 0.34 in)
Weight
177g
204g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Panda Glass, Mohs level 5
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
Black; other colors
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
Android 16
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 4a is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone XS puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone XS
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Nothing Phone 4a
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone XS or Nothing Phone 4a?
Nothing Phone 4a is the overall winner with a score of 83.9/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone XS or Nothing Phone 4a?
Nothing Phone 4a wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 4a has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone 4a is better for gaming with a score of 82.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Both phones offer similar value for money.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone XS and Nothing Phone 4a?
Apple iPhone XS costs PKR 141,999 while Nothing Phone 4a costs PKR 214,999. The price difference is PKR 73,000.
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