{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-phone-1-vs-nothing-phone-3a-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T12:07:31+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nothing Phone 1 vs Nothing Phone 3a Pro",
    "answer": "The Nothing Phone 1 and the Nothing Phone 3a Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Nothing Phone 3a Pro leads on camera. The Nothing Phone 1 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 84,999 against PKR 183,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Nothing Phone 1",
            "slug": "nothing-phone-1",
            "brand": "Nothing Phone",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-1/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-25-2026-10_53_48-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-25T06:11:10+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66.6,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 21, 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "159.2 × 75.8 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "193.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 (dust protected, splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~402 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 642L",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 (upgradeable to Android 14), Nothing OS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB/12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128/ 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide), f/1.9, OIS 50 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 114° LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.5",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired 15W wireless 5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Nothing Phone 3a Pro",
            "slug": "nothing-phone-3a-pro",
            "brand": "Nothing Phone",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-3a-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-14-2026-10_52_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 183499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-14T05:59:40+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 70.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 50.8,
                "overall": 79.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "25 March 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "211 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 dust and water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.77 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED / OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Main Camera (OIS) 50 MP Periscope Telephoto Camera (3x Optical Zoom) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon Lithium-Ion), Non-removable 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "50W fast charging, and 7.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6, Dual-Band, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.6,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-1": 66.6
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-1": 96,
                    "nothing-phone-3a-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-3a-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-1": 60.8,
                    "nothing-phone-3a-pro": 70.8
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-3a-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-1": 100,
                    "nothing-phone-3a-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-1": 62.5,
                    "nothing-phone-3a-pro": 62.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-1": 100,
                    "nothing-phone-3a-pro": 50.8
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-1"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Nothing Phone 1 costs PKR 98,500 less.",
        "Nothing Phone 3a Pro packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Nothing Phone 3a Pro charges 17W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Nothing Phone 1 or Nothing Phone 3a Pro?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 1 and Nothing Phone 3a Pro finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Nothing Phone 1 and Nothing Phone 3a Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 1 is listed at PKR 84,999 and Nothing Phone 3a Pro at PKR 183,499. That makes Nothing Phone 1 cheaper by PKR 98,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 1 or Nothing Phone 3a Pro?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 3a Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Nothing Phone 1 or Nothing Phone 3a Pro?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 3a Pro leads on battery. Nothing Phone 1 carries a 4500 mAh cell and Nothing Phone 3a Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 50W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}