Apple iPhone 5 32GB vs Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone 5 32GB. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Apple iPhone 5 32GB which has resolution of 1136 x 640. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 5 32GB
| Name | Apple iPhone 5 32GB | Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 1 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 4 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 1440 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 8 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18999 | Rs. 31999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September, 2012. The cost of Apple iPhone 5 32GB is Rs. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 31999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 5 32GB's 4 inch screen. Apple iPhone 5 32GB has IPS LCD Screen type where as Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 387 PPI & Apple's phone has only 326 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 ~ 60.8%. Apple iPhone 5 32GB has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 5 32GB's lower 1 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 5 32GB (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 5 32GB's 8 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 5 32GB's 1.2 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 5 32GB has version 6 iOS Operating System where as Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has version 15 Android Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 5 32GB | Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 5 32GB | A059P |
| Sim Type | Single Sim, GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | No | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September, 2012 | March 04, 2025 |
| In The Box | 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 | 58.6 x 123.8 x 7.6 mm | 77.5 x 163.5 x 8.39 mm |
| Weight | 112 g | 211 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 4 inches, 640 x 1136 pixels | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 326 PPI | ~ 387 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 60.8% | ~ 88% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass, Oleophobic Coating | 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, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 1 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 42 Mbps Download 5.76 Mbps Upload | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 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 | 8 MP | 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 | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Panorama, HDR, 3x Optical Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 1.2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/2.76" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v6, upgradable to v10.3.3 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Apple | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| CPU | 1.3 GHz, Dual Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics) | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | 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 | 1440 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| StandBy Time | 225 hours | |
| Talk Time | 8 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 40 hours | |