Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $1299 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 60/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $1299
- Better portability (54/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100; 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1050601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $329 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 238.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $970. Nothing Phone (3a) was $970 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (67/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (54/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 20 points (80/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (71/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.