Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) vs Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro has better RAM than Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has better resolution of 1242 x 2688 than Nothing Phone 3a Pro which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a Pro
| Name | Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3174 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 110103 | Rs. 29744 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2018. The cost of Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) is Rs. 110103. The launch Date of the second phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Pro is Rs. 29744.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)'s 6.5 inch screen. Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Nothing Phone 3a Pro has AMOLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 463 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 ~ 84.4%. Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 3a Pro has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a Pro (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual 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 XS Max (256GB)'s 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has version 12 iOS Operating System where as Nothing Phone 3a Pro has version 15 Android Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone Xs Max 256GB | A059P |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2018 | 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 | 77.4 x 157.5 x 7.7 mm | 77.5 x 163.5 x 8.39 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 211 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 2688 x 1242 pixels | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 463 PPI | ~ 387 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.4% | ~ 88% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Features | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating Screen Protection | 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 | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 1 Mbps Download | 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 | 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, v5.0 | 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 | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | 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 | 12 MP + 12 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 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Panorama, HDR, 3x Optical Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Quad-LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 7 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 v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Apple A12 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| CPU | 2.49 GHz, Hexa 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 | Apple GPU (4-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 | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | MP4 | 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 | 3174 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 50W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi wireless charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 65 hours | |