Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 233g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 2560
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 233g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (59/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1037391 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 1111 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 2560 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 144.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (59/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users.