iPhone 17 8/256 GB vs Nothing Phone 4a Pro 12/256 GB
89
iPhone 17 8/256 GB
₹82,900
86
Nothing Phone 4a Pro 12/256 GB
₹61,949
Display
Screen Size
6.3
inches
6.83
inches
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1206x2622 px (FHD+)
1260x2800 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
144
Hz
Brightness
3000
nits
5000
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Apple A19
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SM7750-AB
AnTuTu Score
2250422
1411440
RAM
8
GB
12
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
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, 1/1.56", upto 2x Optical Zoom, 24 mm
Secondary Camera
48 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/2.55", 0.7µm, 13 mm
50 MP, Periscope, 1/2.75", 0.64µm, upto 140x Digital Zoom, upto 3.5x Optical Zoom, 80 mm
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", 0.64µm, 22 mm
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @24/30/60 fps Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30 fps
4k @30 fps Full HD @30/60 fps
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: Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus; OIS: Yes; Flash: Yes, Screen flash; Shooting Modes: Macro Mode; Digital Zoom 2 x Optical Zoom; Video Recording Features: Slow Motion
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
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v6.0
Yes, v5.4
Design
Weight
177
g
210
g
Build Material
Aluminium, Color-infused Glass
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Aluminium
-
Colors
White
White
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C (USB 2.0)
NFC
yes
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: 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, Water resistant, IP65, (up to 20 minutes in a depth of 0.25 meter)
OS Updates
—
3 Year
Security Updates
—
6 Year
Model Name
Apple iPhone 17
Nothing Phone 4a Pro
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…
- Camera punches well above the price
- Aluminium build that actually feels premium
- Bright, fast, smooth — 144Hz AMOLED
- 12GB RAM keeps everything running fast
- 256GB — room for years of content
- Speaker output that surprises you
! Consider before buying…
- Heavy use kills the battery quickly
- Color accuracy isn't quite there yet
- No expandable storage — ever
- Charger not included
- A bit heavy for one-handed use
Compare Prices
₹82,900
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