Quick Verdict
- Choose Xiaomi 17T if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want the best value for your money.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (3a)
Xiaomi 17T
Performance
83.5
83.5
Camera
78.0
78.0
Battery
88.0
100.0 ★
Gaming
82.5
82.5
Overall
83.9
86.3 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Battery Winner
Xiaomi 17T
100.0/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi 17T
86.3/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (3a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
Tie
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi 17T
🎮 Gaming
Tie
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.59"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 68B Colors
Resolution
1080x2392
1268x2756
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Mali-G720 MC8
RAM
12 GB
12 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 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
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.55", PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/3.0, 115mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide), 1/3.06"
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/3.44, HDR, Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, 10-bit Rec. 2020, HDR10+, Log
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
6500 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
67W wired, 50W PPS, PD3.0, 22.5W 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/6e, dual-band or tri-band,
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE
6.0 with 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
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
157.6 x 75.2 x 8.2 mm
Weight
201g
200g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back (Gorilla Glass 7i)
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Violet, Blue, Opal White, Black
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 16, HyperOS 3
Our Verdict
Xiaomi 17T is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 86.3/100 overall. It excels in Battery. Nothing Phone (3a) puts up a strong fight with a score of 83.9/100. However, Nothing Phone (3a) 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
Xiaomi 17T
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 67W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi 17T?
Xiaomi 17T is the overall winner with a score of 86.3/100, winning in 1 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi 17T?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi 17T has better battery with a score of 100.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Both phones offer similar gaming performance.
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 17T?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Xiaomi 17T costs PKR 239,999. The price difference is PKR 86,500.
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