Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 12
Here you can compare Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Apple iPhone 12. Comparing Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) stands against Apple iPhone 12 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) is $439.99 and for Apple iPhone 12 is $799. The details of both of these products were last updated on Feb 02, 2026.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Apple iPhone 12 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
| Display | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 2815 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50mm, 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom, 49.5° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120° FOV, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/3.6" |
| Price | $439.99 | $799 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 91 / 100 Better Specs | 79 / 100 |
| Display Size | 6.77 in Bigger Display | 6.1 in |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels | 1170 x 2532 pixels Better Resolution |
| RAM | 12 GB More RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 64 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz | 3.1 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core More CPU Cores | Hexa Core |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP |
| Weight | 201 g | 164 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.35 mm | 7.4 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Bigger Battery | 2815 mAh |
| Unique Features | Fingerprint Sensor No Reverse Charging | No Wireless Charging No |
General
| Model | iPhone 12 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | October 13, 2020 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card |
Design
| Dimensions | 77.5 x 163.52 x 8.35 mm | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 164 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Brightness | 625 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness | Super Retina XDR, HDR10, True Tone, Wide Color, Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Large Notch |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe | |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | yes, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Benchmark (Antutu v10): 825,564, 2 High-definition Mics Dual Stereo Speakers, 4 nm TSMC process (N4), Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, Glyph Interface: 26 Individually Addressable Zones, 10 New Ringtones and Notification Sounds, Glyph Timer, Essential Notifications, Volume Indicator, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress (Now Supports Google Calendar), Flip to Glyph, Bedtime Schedule, Music Visualisation, Camera Countdown, Glyph Fill Light |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50mm, 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom, 49.5° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120° FOV, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/3.6" |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1/3.6", 1.0µm Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | iOS v14.1, upgradable to v18.5 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
Multimedia
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 2815 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W |
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