{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-phone-3a-pro-vs-tecno-spark-50-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T12:19:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nothing Phone 3a Pro vs Tecno Spark 50 5G",
    "answer": "The Nothing Phone 3a Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera and display. The Tecno Spark 50 5G still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 183,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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": 48.9,
                "overall": 79.6
            },
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-10_07_46-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T05:20:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 10,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2, 2026 (Global Announcement)",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.18 mm",
                    "Weight": "Around 205–210 g (varies by market)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Water Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Up to 700 nits (HBM) 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate Eye Care Mode Reading Mode Dark Mode",
                    "Protection": "Standard scratch-resistant glass (official type not disclosed)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 Performance Cores 6 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) up to 16GB (market dependent)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated microSD card slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.8 PDAF AI Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Photography FlashSnap Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode AI Scene Detection",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Single LED Flash Beauty Mode AI Portrait HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh (some regional variants list 6150 mAh rated capacity)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Super Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "nothing-phone-3a-pro",
        "margin": 14.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 10
                },
                "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-3a-pro": 98,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 79
                },
                "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-3a-pro": 70.8,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-3a-pro": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-3a-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-3a-pro": 62.5,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 75
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-3a-pro": 48.9,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G costs PKR 118,500 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Nothing Phone 3a Pro charges 5W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Nothing Phone 3a Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a Pro or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 3a Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.6 points. It wins on camera and display. Tecno Spark 50 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Nothing Phone 3a Pro and Tecno Spark 50 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 3a Pro is listed at PKR 183,499 and Tecno Spark 50 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50 5G cheaper by PKR 118,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 3a Pro or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "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 3a Pro or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50 5G leads on battery. Nothing Phone 3a Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50 5G a 6500 mAh cell, with 50W and 45W 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/)."
}