Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 3274); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,467,470).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2969 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7599 vs 6847
- Lighter: 187g vs 198g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1467470
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 3274 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro — 50/100, Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1467470 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2969 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7599 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3274 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.6×70.6×8.3 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- 3274 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro by 38.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Nothing Phone (3) was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro (63/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Apple iPhone 15 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.