Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3)

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $1099 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 77/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 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 2,371,693).

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 37
Portability 47
Value for money 68

Nothing Phone (3)

Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 68

What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 2371693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 6847
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 81/100)

What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?

  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 3998 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 198g vs 206g
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1099

  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 2 points higher (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, 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 Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Nothing Phone (3)
Processor Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 2538751 2371693
Geekbench Single 3895 2162
Geekbench Multi 9988 6847
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 5150 mAh
Charging 40W 65W
Wireless charging 25W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 168 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 18 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm
Weight 206 g 198 g
Launch price $1099 $799

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera

Nothing Phone (3)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
37
battery

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2538751 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
77/100 -7.0%
2371693 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3) by 7.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

$1099

Nothing Phone (3)

$799

Launch price difference: $300. Nothing Phone (3) was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (63/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Apple iPhone 17 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.