Quick Verdict
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Lite if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Xiaomi 15 Ultra if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance
70.9
100.0 ★
Camera
76.0
86.0 ★
Battery
88.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
69.8
98.5 ★
Overall
78.4
94.8 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
100.0/100
Camera Winner
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
98.5/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
94.8/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
📷 Camera
🏆 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Xiaomi 15 Ultra
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Lite
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.73"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 68B Colors
Resolution
1080x2392
1440x3200
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
16 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 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: 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.8, 70mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom + 200 MP, f/2.6, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 4.3
Selfie Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/3.14", HDR, panorama, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5410 mAh
Charging
33W wired, 50% in 20 min 5W reverse wired
Fast battery 90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 80W wireless, 10W 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, dual-band or tri-ban
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE, a
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, 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)
161.3 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm
Weight
199g
226g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0
Colors
Black, White, Blue
Black; other colors
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5
Android 15
Our Verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 94.8/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, 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
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 90W fast charging
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Heavy (226g)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a Lite or Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 94.8/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3a Lite or Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi 15 Ultra has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Xiaomi 15 Ultra is better for gaming with a score of 98.5/100.
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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
Nothing Phone 3a Lite costs PKR 112,999 while Xiaomi 15 Ultra costs PKR 399,999. The price difference is PKR 287,000.
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