Apple iPhone Duo vs Nothing Phone (3a)
The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; launch prices were $1999 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Duo leads — 72/100 vs 60/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4883); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Duo is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 254g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Duo
Nothing Phone (3a)
What makes Apple iPhone Duo 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)
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4883 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 254g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $1999
- Better camera (61/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Nothing Phone (3a), the Apple iPhone Duo scores 12 points higher (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo leads (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo leads (59/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Duo — 52/100, 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 Duo significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Duo | Nothing Phone (3a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1050601 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 3390 | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1878x2670 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4883 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 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 | 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 254 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1999 | $329 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Duo
- 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1878x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Duo
- 4883 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Nothing Phone (3a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Duo leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 238.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1670. Nothing Phone (3a) was $1670 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone Duo is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nothing Phone (3a) — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone Duo leads on performance (97/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Nothing Phone (3a)?
The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.