Apple iPhone 16e vs Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Quick Comparison
Both Apple iPhone 16e and Nothing Phone 3a Pro comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 16e has better resolution of 2532 x 1170 than Nothing Phone 3a Pro which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 16e | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 59900 | Rs. 29999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 19, 2025. The cost of Apple iPhone 16e is Rs. 59900. The launch Date of the second phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Pro is Rs. 29999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 16e's 6.1 inch screen. Apple iPhone 16e has OLED Screen type where as Nothing Phone 3a Pro has AMOLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 457 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88% than Apple's phone ~ 87.1%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 16e's 48 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 16e's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 16e has version 18 iOS Operating System where as Nothing Phone 3a Pro has version 15 Android Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 16e | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408 | A059P |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 19, 2025 | March 04, 2025 |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 18, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Pro Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM tray Ejector Tool, Safety Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.8 mm | 77.5 x 163.5 x 8.39 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 211 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White | Black, Gray |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 457 PPI | ~ 387 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.1% | ~ 88% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield Glass | Panda Glass |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), 800 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,200 Nits Peak Brightness (HDR), Fingerprint-Resistant Oleophobic Coating, Display Zoom, Reachability | Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, 1000 Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 2160 Hz Pwm Frequency, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 1300 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 800 Nits Typical Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79 | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | WiFi 6,802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, 8SS, MU-MIMO, OFDMA Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC, Digital Compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon Micro-Location | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Action Button, Aluminium Design, Glass Back, Apple Intelligence, Hearing Aid Compatible, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection | Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, 2 High-definition Mics, Dual Stereo Speakers, 3 Years of Android Updates, 6 Years of Security Patches, Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm AI Engine, DSP Core: v73 / Fmax: 1.5 GHz, 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, Battery |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 Aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, Super-High-Resolution Photos (24MP and 48MP), Also Enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 Aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 84.5° FOV 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 33.6° FOV 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom Up to 10x, Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Portrait Mode with Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Up to 63MP), Photographic Styles, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Advanced Red-Eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: HEIF and JPEG, 720p Dolby Vision Video Recording at 30 fps, Slow-Motion Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Time-Lapse Video with Stabilisation, Night Mode Time-Lapse, QuickTake Video, Optical Image Stabilisation for Video, Digital Zoom Up to 6x, Audio Zoom, True Tone Flash, Cinematic Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p), Continuous Autofocus Video, Take 8MP Still Photos While Recording 4K Video, Playback Zoom, Video Formats Recorded: HEVC and H.264, Spatial Audio and Stereo Recording, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Mix | Panorama, HDR, 3x Optical Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Autofocus, Retina Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/2.76" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v18 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| CPU | 4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 Performance and 4 Efficiency Cores & New 16‑core Neural Engine | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Supported Formats Include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio Playback, User-Configurable Maximum Volume Limit | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | Supported Formats Include HEVC, H.264, and AV1, Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG, Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for Mirroring, Photos, and Video Out to Apple TV (2nd Generation or Later) or AirPlay-Enabled Smart TV | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 50W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 90 hours | |