iPhone 17 8/256 GB vs Nothing Phone 4a 8/256 GB
89
iPhone 17 8/256 GB
₹82,900
84
Nothing Phone 4a 8/256 GB
₹43,833
Display
Screen Size
6.3
inches
6.78
inches
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1206x2622 px (FHD+)
1224 x 2720
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
3000
nits
4500
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Apple A19
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SM7635-AC
AnTuTu Score
2250422
1176492
RAM
8
GB
8
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
NVMe
UFS 3.1
Operating System
iOS v26
Android v16
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.6, 1/1.56", 1µm, upto 10x Digital Zoom, 26 mm
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.57", Samsung S5KGN9, 1µm, 24 mm, OIS
Secondary Camera
48 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/2.55", 0.7µm, 13 mm
50 MP, Periscope, f/2.88, 1/2.75", 0.64µm, upto 70x Digital Zoom, upto 3.5x Optical Zoom, 50 mm, OIS
Tertiary Camera
—
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 15 mm
Front Camera
18 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.9, 20 mm
MP
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.44"
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @24/30/60 fps Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30 fps
4K @30fps
Front Video Recording
—
—
Camera Features
Autofocus, OIS, Flash: Yes, Retina Flash, Image Resolution: 8000 x 6000 Pixels, Settings: Exposure compensation, ISO control, Shooting Modes: Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode, Macro Mode, 10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Video Recording Features: Expand Optical Image stabilization, Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion Video, HDR, Night Time-Lapse, Macro Video, Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Stereo recording
Autofocus, Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, Flash, Screen flash, Optical Zoom, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, Micro Movie, Dual View, Live Photo, Panorama, Ultra HD Document, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro Mode, Food, Underwater Photography, Dolby Vision HDR, Ultra XDR, Gyro-EIS
Memory
Internal Storage
256
GB
256
GB
Expandable Storage
no
no
Battery
Battery Capacity
3692
mAh
5400
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
40
W
50
W
Wireless Charging
yes
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v6.0
v5.4
Design
Weight
177
g
205
g
Build Material
Aluminium, Color-infused Glass
-
Glass
-
Colors
White
White
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-09-19
2026-03-05
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
yes
OS Updates
—
3 Year
Security Updates
—
6 Year
Model Name
Apple iPhone 17
Nothing Phone 4a
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- 120Hz ProMotion display — scrolling feels genuinely smooth
- 48MP main and ultrawide cameras nail crisp, detailed shots
- All-day battery with fast top-ups when you need them
- Ceramic Shield and premium build take drops and scratches better
- Performance handles heavy use and gaming without breaking a sweat
- A strong jump up from older iPhone models
! Consider before buying…
- 256GB variant carries a steep price tag
- No expandable storage — what you buy is what you get
- Battery backup is average unless you dial back settings
- No headphone jack — wireless or USB-C buds only
- Charging speed is decent but trails the competition
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Zoom camera pulls in crisp detail from a distance
- Display stays bright and vivid even in direct sun
- Full day of battery life without sweating it
- Charges from flat to full in around an hour
- Glass build that actually looks different from everything else
- Clean software, and update support that outlasts the competition
! Consider before buying…
- 256GB and that's your lot — no card slot
- 5G drops signal more than it should in weaker areas
- Heavy users may not make it to bedtime
- Feels pricey for where it sits in the mid-range
- No headphone jack — adapters or wireless, pick one
Compare Prices
₹82,900
₹43,833