Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Performance
70.9
96.5 ★
Camera
76.0
100.0 ★
Battery
88.0
88.0
Gaming
69.8
96.5 ★
Overall
78.4
96.2 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
96.2/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.90"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x2392
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Adreno 830
RAM
8 GB
12 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 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Quad Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
33W wired, 50% in 20 min 5W reverse wired
Fast charging 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2), 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/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
Weight
199g
219g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
Corning Gorilla Armor 2
Colors
Black, White, Blue
Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jade Green, Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5
Android 15
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 96.2/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Nothing Phone 3a Lite puts up a strong fight with a score of 78.4/100. However, Nothing Phone 3a Lite offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a Lite or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 96.2/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3a Lite or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite offers better value at PKR 112,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3a Lite and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite costs PKR 112,999 while Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra costs PKR 410,999. The price difference is PKR 298,000.
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