Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 15
Here you can compare Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Apple iPhone 15. Comparing Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 15 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 15 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 15 is $699. The details of both of these products were last updated on Apr 15, 2026.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| 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 | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| OS | Android v15 | iOS v17 |
| Price | $439.99 | $699 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 91 / 100 Better Specs | 85 / 100 |
| Display Size | 6.77 in Bigger Display | 6.1 in |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels | 1179 x 2556 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 88% Less Bezels | |
| RAM | 12 GB More RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz | 3.46 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core More CPU Cores | Hexa Core |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP |
| Weight | 201 g | 171 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.35 mm | 7.8 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Bigger Battery | 3349 mAh |
| Unique Features | Fingerprint Sensor No Reverse Charging | No Wireless Charging No |
General
| Model | iPhone 15 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | eSIM+eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | September 12, 2023 |
| 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 | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 171 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Ceramic Shield Front, Colour-Infused Glass Back |
| 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 | Haptic Touch, 1,000 Nits Max Brightness (Typical), 1,600 Nits Peak Brightness (HDR), 2,000 Nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor), True Tone Display, 20,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), HDR Display, HDR With Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| 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 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services, Roadside Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection Footnote, Spatial Audio Playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium Design, Wide Spectrum Microphone Modes |
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 | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | 2x Optical Zoom 4x in-sensor Zoom 30x Ultra Zoom | Super-High-Resolution Photos (24MP and 48MP), Next-Generation Portraits With Focus and Depth Control, 4x Optical Zoom Range, Night Mode, Stereo Recording, Audio Zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo Geotagging, Burst Mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (Enabled by Quad-Pixel Sensor) |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF Autofocus, Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | iOS v17 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Apple GPU |
| 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, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours |
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