Apple iPhone 11 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Price in UAE & Gulf

Side-by-side comparison of verified market prices, camera megapixels, battery life, display quality, and processor benchmark scores in UAE & Gulf.

โœ“ Head-to-Head Comparison: โ€ข PriceCR Hardware Benchmark Lab
Apple iPhone 11 design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Apple iPhone 11

AED 1,399

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 60/100

Lowest verified at UAE Retail Stores

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Nothing Phone (3a) design and comparison in UAE & Gulf

Nothing Phone (3a)

AED 1,399

๐Ÿ† PriceCR Score: 85/100

Lowest verified at UAE Retail Stores

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โš–๏ธ Head-to-Head Verdict: Which is Better in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Nothing Phone (3a) starts from AED 1,399, saving approximately AED 0 over Apple iPhone 11 (AED 1,399). Choose Nothing Phone (3a) for superior price-to-performance, or Apple iPhone 11 if you require its standout hardware advantages.

Why choose Apple iPhone 11?

  • โœ“ Powered by Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)

Why choose Nothing Phone (3a)?

  • โœ“ Larger display screen (6.77" vs 6.1")
  • โœ“ Higher primary camera resolution (50MP vs 12MP)
  • โœ“ Higher selfie camera resolution (32MP vs 12MP)

๐Ÿ† Crucial Feature Scores (NanoReview Benchmark)

Standardized 0โ€“100 evaluations across display, camera, performance, battery, and overall value.

Apple iPhone 11 (60/100) vs Nothing Phone (3a) (85/100)
Display Quality & Touch Apple: 55 | Nothing: 87
Camera & 4K Video Recording Apple: 68 | Nothing: 86
CPU Multi-tasking & Speed Apple: 55 | Nothing: 76
Gaming & 3D Graphics Stability Apple: 50 | Nothing: 74
Battery Capacity & Fast Charge Apple: 55 | Nothing: 85
Value for Money & Price Ratio Apple: 65 | Nothing: 94

โœจ Which Phone Wins Your Use Case?

๐ŸŽฎ Best for High-FPS Gaming
Nothing Phone (3a)

Scores 74/100 in sustained GPU gaming frame rate.

๐Ÿ“ธ Best for Photography & Video
Nothing Phone (3a)

Scores 86/100 with higher resolution and low-light optical sensors.

โšก Battery & Fast Charging King
Nothing Phone (3a)

Scores 85/100 for all-day runtime and high-wattage charging.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Best Price-to-Performance Value
Nothing Phone (3a)

Scores 94/100 delivering maximum features per currency unit.

๐Ÿ“ก UAE 5G & 4G LTE Network Compatibility

Official network frequency check for e& (Etisalat) and du networks in the UAE.

e& (Etisalat) Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B7, B20
du Full 5G Ready
5G Band n78 (3.5GHz) / 4G B3, B20
Virgin Mobile UAE Full 5G Ready
Operates on du 5G / 4G Infrastructure
UAE Warranty & TDRA Tip: Ensure units carry official TDRA approval to guarantee 1-year manufacturer warranty across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah authorized service centers.

Apple iPhone 11 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Key Specifications Comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 11 Nothing Phone (3a)
Starting Verified Price AED 1,399
at UAE Retail Stores
AED 1,399
at UAE Retail Stores
Display & Refresh Rate 6.1 inches (~79.0% screen-to-body ratio), Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ) 6.77 inches (17.2 cm), AMOLED, 120 Hz
Display Resolution 828 x 1792 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) 1080x2392 px (FHD+)
Processor / Chipset Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
RAM & Internal Storage 4GB LPDDR4X RAM 8 GB RAM | 128 GB Storage
Rear Primary Camera Dual: 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.4, 120หš, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6" 50 MP, f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 50 MP, f/2.0, Telephoto Camera, 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Camera Advantage
Front Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6" + SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) 32 MP, f/2.5, Wide Angle, Primary Camera Advantage
Battery & Fast Charging N/A 5000 mAh - 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
5G Network Support GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Operating System iOS iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18 Android v15
Build, Weight & Protection 194 g (6.84 oz), Glass front (Corning-made), glass back (Corning-made), aluminum frame (7000 series) 201 grams, IP64

Frequently Asked Questions: Apple iPhone 11 vs Nothing Phone (3a)

Which phone is better, Apple iPhone 11 or Nothing Phone (3a)?

Both Apple iPhone 11 and Nothing Phone (3a) have distinct advantages in UAE & Gulf. Apple iPhone 11 starts from AED 1,399, whereas Nothing Phone (3a) starts from AED 1,399. Nothing Phone (3a) offers better budget value by saving AED 0. Review the side-by-side camera, display, and battery specs table above to decide.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 11 and Nothing Phone (3a) in UAE & Gulf?

In UAE & Gulf, Nothing Phone (3a) is priced about AED 0 lower than Apple iPhone 11 based on verified market listings tracked daily on PriceCR.

Which has a better camera and battery, Apple iPhone 11 or Nothing Phone (3a)?

Apple iPhone 11 features Dual: 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4ยตm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 12 MP, f/2.4, 120หš, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.6" with a high-capacity battery. On the other hand, Nothing Phone (3a) comes with 50 MP, f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 50 MP, f/2.0, Telephoto Camera, 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Camera and a 5000 mAh. Check the comparison table for sensor details.