Nothing Phone A059 Black 256GB
Nothing
47 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Phone A059 Black 256GB
78 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Nothing Phone (3a) is generally well-received for its unique design, clean software, and strong value for the price. Users praise the Glyph lights, battery life, and performance, though some note the camera is not top-tier and a few report issues like lag or a screen defect. Overall, it's seen as a solid alternative to pricier flagships.
Pros
- Unique design with Glyph lights
- Clean software without bloatware
- Great value for the price
- Good battery life
- Smooth performance
Cons
- Camera not flagship-level
- Screen defect after update
- Laggy performance in some units
- Battery life lacking for some
- No screen protector included
Design 8
Value for money 6
Battery life 5
Performance 5
Software 4
Camera 3
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Budget
Compact
Specifications
| Nothing Phone A059 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | — | 6★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 50 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 32 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 30X★ | 5x |
| Video | 4K | 4K@120fps |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | — | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | — | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C★ |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | — | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP64 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Face Recognition | — | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Phone A059 Black 256GB
- Strong camera (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Below average feature (24th percentile)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Phone A059 Black 256GB
No current pricing available
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 40 specs.