Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3)

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $1199 and $799. Both devices score the same overall rating of 77/100. Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 2,371,693).

Both devices scored the same rating of 77/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

Performance 97
Display 85
Camera 71
Battery 47
Portability 44
Value for money 64

Nothing Phone (3)

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

What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 2371693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 2162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 6847
  • Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)

What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?

  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4288 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 198g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1199

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better portability (49/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3) received the same MobileRank rating — 77/100. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100, 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 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).

Apple iPhone 18 Pro: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Nothing Phone (3)
Processor Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 3551073 2371693
Geekbench Single 4612 2162
Geekbench Multi 11819 6847
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1206x2622 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4288 mAh 5150 mAh
Charging 60W 65W
Wireless charging 25W 15W
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 / 2TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 27 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 211 g 198 g
Launch price $1199 $799

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.48
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
71
camera

Nothing Phone (3)

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

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1206x2622
  • 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 18 Pro

  • 4288 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery

Nothing Phone (3)

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

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Apple A20 Pro
77/100
3551073 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
77/100 -49.7%
2371693 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3) by 49.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 18 Pro

$1199

Nothing Phone (3)

$799

Launch price difference: $400. Nothing Phone (3) was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (97/100 vs 82/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (63/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?

Both devices scored 77/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (97/100 vs 82/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 71/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Nothing Phone (3)?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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.