Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 60/100 (a 21-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 1,050,601); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 3390
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (61/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (100/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1050601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $329 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 226.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (100/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.