{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-phone-3a-pro-vs-tecno-spark-50s/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T01:04:16+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nothing Phone 3a Pro vs Tecno Spark 50s",
    "answer": "The Nothing Phone 3a Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 57 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 80,999 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": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 70.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 65.6,
                "overall": 76.2
            },
            "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 50s",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50s",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 80999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 56.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Not specified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C."
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "nothing-phone-3a-pro",
        "margin": 19.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-3a-pro": 59,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 13
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-3a-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-50s": 56.9
                },
                "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-50s": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-3a-pro": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 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-50s": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-3a-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-3a-pro": 65.6,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50s costs PKR 102,500 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Nothing Phone 3a Pro charges 5W faster.",
        "Nothing Phone 3a Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Nothing Phone 3a Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "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 50s?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 3a Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 50s 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 50s in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 3a Pro is listed at PKR 183,499 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50s cheaper by PKR 102,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 3a Pro or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "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 50s?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Nothing Phone 3a Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50s a 6500 mAh cell, with 50W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Nothing Phone 3a Pro or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 3a Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Nothing Phone 3a Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) while Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}