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 Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus 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)
Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus
Performance
83.5 ★
60.5
Camera
78.0 ★
76.0
Battery
88.0
88.0
Gaming
82.5 ★
62.5
Overall
83.9 ★
75.1
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
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
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.9/100
Best Value
Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.70"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080x2392
1224x2720
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Mediatek Helio G200 (6 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Mali-G57 MC2 (1.1GHz)
RAM
12 GB
8 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 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
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5200 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
45W wired, 100% in 55 min 30W wireless 5W reverse wireless 10W reverse wired Bypass charging
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
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
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.3, 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
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
163.9 x 75.8 x 6.5 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.26 in)
Weight
201g
161g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Nebula Black, Aurora White, Moon Titanium, Tundra Green
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 15
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus puts up a strong fight with a score of 75.1/100. However, Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 144Hz smooth display
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- No 5G
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus?
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 Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus?
Nothing Phone (3a) wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
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?
Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus offers better value at PKR 65,999 with a value score of 3.1.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (3a) and Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus costs PKR 65,999. The price difference is PKR 87,500.
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