Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $1199 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 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 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4288 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 47/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (71/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 64/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1050601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 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 | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $329 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 238.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $870. Nothing Phone (3a) was $870 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (71/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Apple iPhone 18 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (71/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.