Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB 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 Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB
Performance
83.5 ★
70.9
Camera
78.0
100.0 ★
Battery
88.0
88.0
Gaming
82.5 ★
69.8
Overall
83.9
84.4 ★
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
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
82.5/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB
84.4/100
Best Value
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📷 Camera
🏆 Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
💰 Value
🏆 Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB
📱 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, 120Hz, 1920Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080x2392
1220x2712
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultra (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
200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
1080p@30/60fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5110 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
45W wired, PD
📶 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, Wi-Fi Direct
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)
162.3 x 74.4 x 8.4 mm (6.39 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
Weight
201g
190g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Lavender Purple, Coral Green, Midnight Black
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 84.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB puts up a strong fight and wins in Camera. However, Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB 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 Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?
Nothing Phone (3a) is the overall winner with a score of 84.4/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (3a) or Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 78.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
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?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB offers better value at PKR 89,999 with a value score of 2.9.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (3a) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 12GB costs PKR 89,999. The price difference is PKR 63,500.
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