Apple iPhone 15 6/128 GB vs Nothing Phone 3a 8/128 GB

85/100
Apple iPhone 15 6/128 GB Unlocked with Premium build for durable daily use

Apple iPhone 15 6/128 GB

₹59,900

83/100
Nothing Phone 3a 8/128 GB offers great camera performance and long updates

Nothing Phone 3a 8/128 GB

₹24,999

Display
91
86
Screen Size
6.1 inches
6.77 inches
Display Type
Super Retina XDR
Flexible AMOLED
Resolution
1179x2556 px (FHD+)
1080x2392 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
Brightness
2000 nits
3000 nits
Performance
84
78
Processor/CPU
Apple A16 Bionic
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu Score
—
798022
RAM
6 GB
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
NVMe
UFS 2.2
Operating System
iOS v17
Android v15
Camera
88
87
Main Camera
48 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.6, 1/1.56", 1µm, up to 10x Digital Zoom, 26 mm
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.57", Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN9, 0.8µm, 24 mm
Secondary Camera
12 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.4, 0.7µm, 13 mm
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", Sony Exmor-RS IMX355, 1.12µm, 15 mm
Tertiary Camera
—
50 MP, Telephoto, f/2.0, 1/2.75", Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN5, 0.64µm, upto 30x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom, 50 mm
Front Camera
12 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.9, 1/3.6", 1µm, 23 mm MP
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.44", Samsung ISOCELL S5KKD1, 2 mm MP
Rear Video Recording
4K @60fps
4k @30 fps Full HD @120 fps
Front Video Recording
—
—
Camera Features
10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Autofocus, OIS, Flash: Retina Flash, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode, Expand Slow Motion Video, HDR, Night Time-Lapse, Action Mode, ProRes Video, Audio Zoom, Stereo recording
Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, LED Flash, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Memory
Internal Storage
128 GB
128 GB
Expandable Storage
no
no
Battery
81
82
Battery Capacity
3349 mAh
5000 mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
20 W
50 W
Wireless Charging
yes
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
v5.3
Yes, v5.4
Design
95
90
Weight
171 g
201 g
Build Material
Gorilla Glass -
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Colors
Black
Black
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
2023-09-13
2025-03-11
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
Yes, Splash proof, IP64
OS Updates
5 Years
3 Years
Security Updates
5 Years
6 Years
Model Name
iPhone 15
Nothing Phone 3a
Who should buy this

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Low-light camera that punches well above a base model
  • Bright, vivid display for everyday use
  • Smooth performance across gaming and apps
  • Premium build with solid water resistance
  • USB-C — works with everything else you already own

! Consider before buying…

  • 60Hz screen feels less fluid if you're used to higher refresh rates
  • Heats up during extended gaming sessions
  • No storage expansion — choose wisely upfront
  • Charger not included in the box

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Glyph lights that actually earn their place
  • Clean, bloat-free software with long-term updates
  • Battery easily lasts a day and a half
  • Zero to full in under an hour
  • Great daylight camera with versatile lenses
  • Smooth performance for gaming and multitasking

! Consider before buying…

  • Heavy and bulky for one-handed use
  • Slippery glass back that collects fingerprints
  • No headphone jack — wireless or adapter only
  • Speakers underwhelm for calls and media
  • Night photos are just average
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