Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (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 leads — 79/100 vs 59/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 2560
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 20 points higher (79/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (94/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1037391 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 1111 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 2560 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| 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 | 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 | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (92/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (94/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 20 points (79/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.