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Nova 12 Ultra vs Phone (3a) Pro

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Huawei nova 12 Ultra 256GB

Huawei nova 12 Ultra 256GB

AED 1,499

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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 128GB

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 128GB

AED 1,250

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

Nova 12 Ultra

Best Battery

Phone (3a) Pro

Our Verdict

Nova 12 Ultra vs Phone (3a) Pro

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro wins on camera versatility with a 50MP periscope telephoto (3x optical zoom) and OIS, while the Huawei nova 12 Ultra offers only a 50MP wide and 8MP ultrawide without telephoto — no optical zoom, no OIS. The Huawei nova 12 Ultra 256GB is best for users needing ultra-fast charging: 100W wired delivers 60% in 10 minutes, far quicker than the Nothing’s 50W reaching 50% in 19 minutes. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 128GB suits buyers prioritizing long-term software support with Android 15 upgradable to Android 16 and three major updates, plus a larger 5000mAh battery versus Huawei’s 4600mAh. In UAE at AED 1499 vs AED 1250, the Nothing wins on value because it offers more battery, better zoom, and longer updates for AED 249 less. In India at ₹27999 vs ₹32999, the Nothing wins on value because it delivers superior camera hardware and software longevity at ₹5000 lower.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
Nova 12 Ultra
Phone (3a) Pro
OS
HarmonyOS 4.0
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Chipset
Kirin 9000S (7 nm)* the chipset is not officially confirmed
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Screen Size
6.76 inches, 108.8 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1224 x 2776 pixels (~449 ppi density)
1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.4-4.0, 27mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), AF
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Storage
256
128
Battery
4600 mAh mAh
5000 mAh mAh
Charging
100W wired, 3-60% in 10 min 5W reverse wired
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
NFC
Yes
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Weight
198 g (6.98 oz)
211 g (7.44 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketNova 12 UltraPhone (3a) ProDifference
UAEAED 1,499AED 1,250Phone (3a) Pro saves AED 249
India—₹ 27,999—

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