{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-phone-3a-vs-nothing-phone-4a/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T16:59:29+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nothing Phone 3a vs Nothing Phone 4a",
    "answer": "The Nothing Phone 3a and the Nothing Phone 4a finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Nothing Phone 3a leads on camera. The Nothing Phone 3a is the cheaper of the two at PKR 124,999 against PKR 134,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Nothing Phone 3a",
            "slug": "nothing-phone-3a",
            "brand": "Nothing Phone",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-3a/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-12-2026-10_29_58-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-12T05:37:03+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 70.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2025 (launched globally), expected Pakistan availability Q3–Q4 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.5 × 77.5 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "201 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.77 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 pixels (~387 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide (OIS) + 50 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom) + 8 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "50W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Nothing Phone 4a",
            "slug": "nothing-phone-4a",
            "brand": "Nothing Phone",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nothing-phone/nothing-phone-4a/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-18-2026-12_25_08-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 134999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-18T07:30:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 76.7,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 90.7,
                "overall": 83.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2026 (Pakistan)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1084 × 2728 px resolution, (~394 ppi )",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144 Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 or similar Snapdragon 7-series (leaked)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core CPU",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with Nothing OS."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB or 12 GB RAM",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB or 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "~50 MP + ~50 MP + ~8 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "~32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Likely 4K recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si-Ca 5500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "50 W charging support (leaked)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint sensor (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass (magnetometer) Ambient light sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "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": 98,
                    "nothing-phone-4a": 87
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-3a"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-3a": 70.8,
                    "nothing-phone-4a": 76.7
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-4a"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-3a": 100,
                    "nothing-phone-4a": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-3a": 62.5,
                    "nothing-phone-4a": 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-3a": 100,
                    "nothing-phone-4a": 90.7
                },
                "leader": "nothing-phone-3a"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Nothing Phone 3a costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Nothing Phone 4a packs a 500 mAh larger battery."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a or Nothing Phone 4a?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 3a and Nothing Phone 4a 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 3a and Nothing Phone 4a in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 3a is listed at PKR 124,999 and Nothing Phone 4a at PKR 134,999. That makes Nothing Phone 3a cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 3a or Nothing Phone 4a?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 3a 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 or Nothing Phone 4a?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 4a leads on battery. Nothing Phone 3a carries a 5000 mAh cell and Nothing Phone 4a a 5500 mAh cell, with 50W 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/)."
}