Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A53 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (3a)
Samsung Galaxy A53
Performance
83.5 ★
60.5
Camera
78.0
80.0 ★
Battery
88.0
88.0
Gaming
82.5 ★
61.0
Overall
83.9 ★
75.4
Value for Money
Equal
Equal
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A53
80.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.9/100
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A53
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
Tie
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.50"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Exynos 1280 soc
GPU
Adreno 810
Mali-G68 MC4
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
128 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
Quad Camera: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7X", PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) + 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", HDR, Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
Fast charging 33W, 100% in 65 min (advertised)
📶 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct,
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.1 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM, Dual Standby, (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
159.6 x 74.8 x 8.1 mm
Weight
201g
189g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Black, White, Blue, Peach
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 12
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A53 puts up a strong fight and wins in Camera.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Samsung Galaxy A53
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or Samsung Galaxy A53?
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner with a score of 83.9/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (3a) or Samsung Galaxy A53?
Samsung Galaxy A53 wins in camera with 80.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
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?
Both phones offer similar value for money.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy A53?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Samsung Galaxy A53 costs PKR 133,999. The price difference is PKR 19,500.
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