Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a Pro if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a Pro if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
Performance
83.5
90.4 ★
Camera
78.0
86.0 ★
Battery
88.0 ★
56.0
Gaming
84.0
92.3 ★
Overall
84.7 ★
82.6
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
90.4/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23
92.3/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
84.7/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a Pro
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a Pro
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.83"
6.10"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1260x2800
1980x2340
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550 Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 722
Adreno 740
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.9, 80mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom + 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", LED Flash
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.42", Video (1080p@30fps)
12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), PDAF, Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, Dolby Vision HDR, Ultra XDR
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5080 mAh
3900 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 50W wired, 50% in 22 min, 100% in 64 min, 7.5W reverse wired
Fast charging 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 10W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 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 with A2DP, LE
v5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.7 x 76.6 x 8 mm
146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
Weight
210g
167g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Black, Silver, Pink
Lavender, Cream, Phantom Black, Green, Lime, Graphite,
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 16
Android 13
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 84.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Nothing Phone 4a Pro puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Nothing Phone 4a Pro offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 144Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Samsung Galaxy S23
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 4a Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the overall winner with a score of 84.7/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 4a Pro or Samsung Galaxy S23?
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 4a Pro has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S23 is better for gaming with a score of 92.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone 4a Pro offers better value at PKR 244,999 with a value score of 1.6.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 4a Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23?
Nothing Phone 4a Pro costs PKR 244,999 while Samsung Galaxy S23 costs PKR 399,999. The price difference is PKR 155,000.
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