Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (512GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (512GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (512GB) has better resolution of 2796 x 1290 than Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (512GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4323 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 29946 | Rs. 150994 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 04, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 29946. The launch Date of the second phone is September 07, 2022. The cost of Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (512GB) is Rs. 150994.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (512GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (512GB) has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 387 PPI display density. Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (512GB) has 19.5:9 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 14 Pro Max (512GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (512GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple 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 14 Pro Max (512GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) has version 15 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (512GB) has version v16 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 3a Pro (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A059P | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 04, 2025 | September 07, 2022 |
| 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 | 77.5 x 163.5 x 8.39 mm | 77.6 x 160.7 x 7.85 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 240 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 387 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88% | |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Features | 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 | 1600nits (typical), 2000 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78 | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) ) |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| 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 | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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 | 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.78 (Telephoto) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, 3x Optical Zoom, 6x in-sensor Zoom, 60x Ultra Zoom | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/2.76" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | iOS v16 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth |
| GPU | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) | 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‑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 |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4323 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |