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Apple iPhone 17 vs Nothing Phone (3)
Product A: Apple
116 of 162 known
Change Apple iPhone 17
Product B: Nothing
111 of 162 known
Change Nothing Phone (3)
100 of 154 fields differ
- 67 different values
- 33 known for one only
- 24 the same
- 30 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Peak brightnessA: 1,600nitsB: 4,500nitsNothing is 2,900 nits higher.
- Geekbench single-coreA: 3,701pointsB: 2,212pointsApple is 1,489 points higher.
- Wireless charging powerA: 25WB: 15WApple is 10 W higher.
- Rated battery capacityA: 3,692mAhB: 5,150mAhNothing is 1,458 mAh higher.
- Geekbench multi-coreA: 9,460pointsB: 7,161pointsApple is 2,299 points higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 71.5 × 149.6 mm
- BNothing: 75.6 × 160.6 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
Predecessor
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Colours
Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 30 September 2026
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Security support period (claimed)
Not available
Security updates until
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Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
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Folded dimensions
Not available
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Weight
Frame
Front
Ceramic Shield 21Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Water resistance time
Not available
MIL-STD-810
Not available
Not available
SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026US: Dual eSIM, not compatible with physical SIM cards2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026SIM Card: nano-SIM/eSIM and support for dual eSIM. Two simultaneous subscriptions total.
Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Maker dual physical nano-SIM specification. eSIM support is confirmed by exact EU review. Maximum simultaneous active eSIM count is not inferred.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-3-smartphone-review-Top-class-hardware-combined-with-unrivaled-design-and-secondary-display.1096614.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026EU Specifications Additional features explicitly lists dual nano SIM plus eSIM. Active eSIM maximum remains unknown.
Stylus
Not available
Not available
Stylus name
Not available
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
460.3ppi
460.3ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Super Retina XDR1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Not available
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Not available
Not available
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Minimum brightness
Not available
Colour depth per channel
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
Not available
HDR playback formats
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Playback: HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
Not available
Always-on display
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 20266Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026
Not available
Front camera cutout
Pill1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Dynamic Island6Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 30 September 2026
Not available
Cover screen size
Not available
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Cover screen resolution
Not available
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Cover screen refresh rate
Not available
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Cover screen type
Not available
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Platform
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OS at launch
Software
Not available
Latest stable OS (verified)
Not available
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 41Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AApple iPhone 17
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Performance | 4.3 |
| 4 | Efficiency | 2.6 |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Chip section gives core counts and roles, without clock speeds.14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-17-smartphone-review-The-best-iPhone-of-the-year-is-unbelievably-close-to-an-iPhone-Pro.1129296.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European physical-SIM 8 GB/256 GB A19 phone table gives two P cores at published 4.3 GHz and four E cores at 2.6 GHz. Maker core counts/roles are retained. A19 Pro GPU or clocks are not substituted.
BNothing Phone (3)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-X4 | 3.2 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 3 |
| 2 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.8 |
| 2 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2 |
Max CPU clock
4.3GHz
3.2GHz
GPU
Apple 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
Qualcomm Adreno 8251Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
NPU performance
Not available
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Not available
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Not available
Memory card
Not available
Max card size
Not available
Not available
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AApple iPhone 17
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Autofocus | OIS | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 48 | 1.6 | 26 | PDAF | Yes | Not available |
| Ultrawide | 48 | 2.2 | 13 | PDAF | Not available | 120° |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Camera section. Only physical cameras count. Sensor crops labelled optical-quality are excluded. Focus Pixels are phase detection autofocus.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 30 September 2026Camera terminology table defines Focus Pixels as phase-detection autofocus. Physical camera values come from the current model specifications.
BNothing Phone (3)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.68 | 1/1.3" | 1.2 | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Not available | OmniVision OV50H |
| Periscope telephoto | 50 | 2.68 | 1/2.75" | 0.64 | PDAF | Yes | 3× | Not available | Samsung ISOCELL JN5 |
| Ultrawide | 50 | 2.2 | 1/2.76" | 0.64 | Fixed | Not available | Not available | 114° | Samsung ISOCELL JN1 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Maker all-50 MP physical camera system. Main 2x2 OCL PDAF is ordinary PDAF. Periscope autofocus has no maker subtype, so subtype is omitted. Main and periscope OIS/EIS explicit. Physical 3x only, 6x crop is not another lens.8Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3-review-2853p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact European Phone (3) camera investigation explicitly identifies main OmniVision OV50H, 1.2 micrometre native pitch, periscope Samsung ISOCELL JN5, 0.64 micrometre pitch and PDAF, ultrawide Samsung ISOCELL JN1 with 0.64 micrometre pitch. Text explicitly says ultrawide lacks autofocus. Manufacturer f/1.68 and f/2.68 precision remains, rather than rounded f/1.7 and f/2.7. No 35 mm focal equivalent is inferred from the generic 24 mm summary.
Number of rear cameras
2
3
Main camera
48MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
3×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Camera features
Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial photos, 48MP macro photography1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture Mode, Night Mode, Macro Mode1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 17
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
BNothing Phone (3)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
Log recording
Not available
Not available
Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
OIS, EIS, Gyro EIS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 20268Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3-review-2853p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact video samples explicitly identify gyro-based EIS. Existing main/periscope OIS remains separate. All-lens observations do not create additional physical cameras or recorded HDR formats.
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Front camera
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Front cameras
AApple iPhone 17
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 18 | 1.9 | PDAF |
Source1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Front Camera section. Focus Pixels autofocus, resolution and aperture. Undocumented sensor size and focal length removed.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 30 September 2026Focus Pixels is phase-detection autofocus. Current front-camera hardware comes from the model spec sheet.
BNothing Phone (3)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 2.2 | 1/2.76" | 0.64 | Fixed | 81.2° | Samsung ISOCELL JN1 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Maker exact selfie row. Autofocus is left unknown rather than guessed from sensor or megapixel count.8Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3-review-2853p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Same exact investigation identifies Samsung ISOCELL JN1 with 0.64 micrometre native pitch and explicitly says selfie lacks autofocus. Fixed focus is stored, not a derived unsupported autofocus guess.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AApple iPhone 17
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
BNothing Phone (3)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
Front autofocus
Yes
No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Not available
Audio features
Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Network
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Network
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
3G bands
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 531Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026US page lists model A3258 only. Other models from the UK, Canada and China pages2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026Cellular and Wireless for A3520.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B30, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Exact global/EU maker band list, corroborated EU review. No Japan or India row is added.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026US page lists model A3258 only2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026Cellular and Wireless for A3520.
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Exact NR list includes n25/n30/n71, SA and NSA. No mmWave band is inferred.
5G mmWave
No1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 20265G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261) on A3258 only2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026Mobile and Wireless: sub-6 GHz model, no mmWave band list.
Not available
Maximum modem download rate
Not available
Not available
Satellite
Emergency SOS, Messaging1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Emergency SOS, Messages, Roadside Assistance and Find My via satellite. Availability varies by country
Not available
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX TWS+, LDAC, LC3, Opus, LHDC V1, LHDC V2, LHDC V3, LHDC V59Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-3-smartphone-review-Top-class-hardware-combined-with-unrivaled-design-and-secondary-display.1096614.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact German A024 global 5150 mAh, 16 GB/512 GB review unit on Android 15/Nothing OS 3.5 directly lists these Bluetooth wireless codecs in its connectivity specification. They are device observations, not Snapdragon supported-codec capability or local audio formats. No India-only 5500 mAh hardware is inherited.
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Maker expressly names L1+L5 dual-band GPS and the listed constellations. No frequency is inferred for every constellation.
Dual-frequency GNSS
Connector
USB data standard
USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)
Video out over USB
Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026DisplayPort over USB-C, up to 4K HDR
Not available
IR blaster
Not available
Not available
FM radio
Not available
Not available
Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Not available
Face unlock
Sensors
Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026
Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Front ambient light sensor, Electronic compass, Accelerometer1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
Extra buttons
Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
Not available
Rated battery energy
Not available
Not available
Battery type
Claimed battery life
AApple iPhone 17
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 30 |
| Video streaming | 27 |
BNothing Phone (3)
Not availableMaximum wired charging power (claimed)
Not available
Wired charging standards
USB PPS, USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, UFCS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Not available
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Wireless standards
Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
Reverse wireless output power
Not available
Reverse wired
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
Not available
Not available
Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
AnTuTu
Display brightness (measured)
PWM dimming (measured)
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
Not available
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
Not available
EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Drop resistance class
Repairability class
SAR head (US)
Not available
Not available
SAR body (US)
Not available
Not available
SAR head (EU)
Not available
Not available
SAR body (EU)
Not available
Not available
Hearing aid compatibility
Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. No older M/T numerical rating is inferred.
Not available
In the box
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In the box
iPhone with iOS 27, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)1Maker product pageapple.com/iphone-17/specsRead 5 October 2026US page lists iPhone with iOS 27, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation2Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-17/specsRead 30 September 2026Current In the Box list, September 30 2026. Current shipped iOS does not change os_at_launch.
Nothing Phone (3), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), 100 cm, Phone (3) case, Phone (3) screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Current UK maker box includes protective case. Exact EU fiche protective-cover Yes corroborates. Review box list omits a case, current maker takes precedence.
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
support.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/ios7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/iosRead 30 September 2026iPhone User Guide. Current iOS edition. Device sections distinguish iPhone models.
files.customersaas.com/files/d4UJXTD497alP8YY8dhAmKvq.pdf2Owner's manualfiles.customersaas.com/files/d4UJXTD497alP8YY8dhAmKvq.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Nothing Phone (3) English maker manual, publicly mirrored by retailer support. 15 pages opened. Official support directory was consulted but direct curl returned an access challenge. Full-charge time is omitted because about one hour to 100% does not state an empty/0% starting level.
EPREL registration number
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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