Nothing Phone 3a Pro Black 256GB
Nothing
54 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
Scores
Photography
Budget
Flagship
Gaming
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Battery Life
Specifications
| Nothing Phone 3a Pro | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits | 3000 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Apple A19 Pro |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | A19 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.50★ | — |
| 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★ | 48 MP |
| Front Camera | 50 MP★ | 18 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 8x★ |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,422 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 50W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | 50W wired | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 2.0★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP64 | Water resistant |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.21 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Phone 3a Pro Black 256GB
- Strong camera (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 41 specs.