Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite 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 Nothing Phone 3a Lite if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance
70.9 ★
52.1
Camera
76.0 ★
70.0
Battery
88.0
88.0
Gaming
69.8 ★
56.2
Overall
78.4 ★
69.9
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
70.9/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
76.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
69.8/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
78.4/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.67"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Adreno 619
RAM
8 GB
4 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 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
33W wired, 50% in 20 min 5W reverse wired
33W wired, 50% in 22 min
📶 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
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.1, 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
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
199g
188g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Blue
Frosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5
Android 12, MIUI 14 (International), MIUI 13 (India)
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 3a Lite is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 78.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Xiaomi 12 Pro puts up a strong fight with a score of 69.9/100.
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
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Pros
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a Lite or Xiaomi 12 Pro?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite is the overall winner with a score of 78.4/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3a Lite or Xiaomi 12 Pro?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 70.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite is better for gaming with a score of 69.8/100.
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 Xiaomi 12 Pro?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite costs PKR 112,999 while Xiaomi 12 Pro costs PKR 208,999. The price difference is PKR 96,000.
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