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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
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A18 Pro
3 nm
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4676 mAh
45W
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6.9"
1320 x 2868 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps
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Specs
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
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Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
4 nm
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5000 mAh
50W
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6.77"
1080 x 2392 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
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Specs
1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 1024GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
12GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom
48 MP
f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 0.7µm, PDAF
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
50 MP
f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
8 MP
f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/2.76"
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max with its Apple A18 Pro (3nm) performs better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (3a) Pro provides 3 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers 7 years of support compared to Nothing Phone (3a) Pro's 6 years.
Both Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro also supports faster wired charging at 50W, compared to 45W on Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max supports wireless charging at 25W, while Nothing Phone (3a) Pro does not support wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.