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 vivo V40e if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose vivo V40e 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)
vivo V40e
Performance
83.5 ★
70.9
Camera
78.0 ★
76.0
Battery
88.0
100.0 ★
Gaming
82.5 ★
69.8
Overall
83.9 ★
80.8
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
Battery Winner
vivo V40e
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.9/100
Best Value
vivo V40e
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
🔋 Battery
🏆 vivo V40e
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 vivo V40e
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.77"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2392
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Mali-G615 MC2
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/2.0, (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 116˚ (ultrawide)
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
50 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5500 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
80W wired Reverse wired
📶 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
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-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)
163.7 x 75 x 7.5 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.30 in)
Weight
201g
183g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Royal Bronze, Mint Green
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. vivo V40e puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, vivo V40e 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
vivo V40e
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 80W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
- No NFC
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or vivo V40e?
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 vivo V40e?
Nothing Phone (3a) wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
vivo V40e has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.
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?
vivo V40e offers better value at PKR 99,999 with a value score of 2.7.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (3a) and vivo V40e?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while vivo V40e costs PKR 99,999. The price difference is PKR 53,500.
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