Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi 13T if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) 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)
Xiaomi 13T
Performance
83.5 ★
77.4
Camera
78.0
78.0
Battery
88.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
82.5 ★
76.8
Overall
83.9 ★
82.9
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)
83.5/100
Battery Winner
Xiaomi 13T
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
83.9/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (3a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi 13T
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.67"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 68B colors, 144Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 2600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080x2392
1220x2712
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
144 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Ultra (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Mali-G610 MC6
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/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
1080p@30fps, HDR10+
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 42 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/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.4, 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 + eSIM· 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)
162.2 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.39 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
201g
193g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back or silicone polymer back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Alpine Blue, Meadow Green, Black
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Xiaomi 13T puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Xiaomi 13T
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 67W fast charging
- 144Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi 13T?
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner with a score of 83.9/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi 13T?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi 13T has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
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?
Nothing Phone (3a) offers better value at PKR 153,499 with a value score of 2.2.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi 13T?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Xiaomi 13T costs PKR 169,999. The price difference is PKR 16,500.
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