Apple iPhone 17 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 76/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 6847
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 177g vs 198g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 1 points higher (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, 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 is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (63/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (73/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Apple iPhone 17 by 9.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (63/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (73/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.