{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/nothing-phone-3a-vs-oneplus-nord-6/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T22:14:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Nothing Phone 3a vs OnePlus Nord 6",
    "answer": "The OnePlus Nord 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 86 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money.",
    "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": 94.4,
                "overall": 85.7
            },
            "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": "OnePlus Nord 6",
            "slug": "oneplus-nord-6",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-6/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-25-2026-11_42_40-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-03-25T06:45:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 90.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "7 April, 2026 (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1264 x 2780 Pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 165Hz HDR10+, 165FPS Gaming Support"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno (Latest)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (Expected) ( OxygenOS )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5X / 12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Primary Camera (OIS) 8 MP Secondary Camera (Expected) LED Flash Features: HDR Panorama Night Mode AI Photography",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Battery 9000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W SUPERVOOC Reverse Charging: 27W Reverse Wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 / 7 (Expected)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "oneplus-nord-6",
        "margin": 5.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "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,
                    "oneplus-nord-6": 97
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-3a": 70.8,
                    "oneplus-nord-6": 90
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-6"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-3a": 100,
                    "oneplus-nord-6": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "nothing-phone-3a": 62.5,
                    "oneplus-nord-6": 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": 94.4,
                    "oneplus-nord-6": 100
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-6"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus Nord 6 packs a 4,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus Nord 6 charges 30W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a or OnePlus Nord 6?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.1 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Nothing Phone 3a 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 and OnePlus Nord 6 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Nothing Phone 3a is listed at PKR 124,999 and OnePlus Nord 6 at PKR 124,999. That makes OnePlus Nord 6 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Nothing Phone 3a or OnePlus Nord 6?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord 6 leads on battery. Nothing Phone 3a carries a 5000 mAh cell and OnePlus Nord 6 a 9000 mAh cell, with 50W and 80W 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/)."
}