Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 77/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 2,371,693); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 6847
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 4 points higher (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 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) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Nothing Phone (3) by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 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) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (100/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 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.