Apple iPhone 17e vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 3600); 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 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 6847
- Lighter: 163g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, 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 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (63/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (83/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Apple iPhone 17e by 9.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Apple iPhone 17e was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (63/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (83/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.