
Apple
Big-battery value, held back by 60Hz

Nothing
The mid-ranger that stands out
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Plus
A large 6.7-inch aluminium body with Ceramic Shield, IP68 and USB-C, now with the Action Button and Camera Control and a smarter vertically-stacked camera bump.
Nothing Phone (4a)
Nothing's signature transparent-inspired look with the Glyph — divisive but genuinely distinctive at a budget price, and a real step forward from the Phone 3a.
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Nothing Phone (4a)
Nothing Phone (4a)
iPhone 16 Plus
A large 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED that's bright but, for yet another year, capped at 60Hz with no Always-On — the phone's defining weakness.
Nothing Phone (4a)
A genuine highlight for the price — a big 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED that's bright, sharp and HDR-capable, beating similarly priced rivals.
iPhone 16 Plus
The A18 with 8GB RAM — the same RAM as the Pro this year — delivers strong, future-proof performance, especially as an upgrade from older iPhones.
Nothing Phone (4a)
A capable mid-range chip that handles everyday use and casual gaming well — not a powerhouse, but appropriate for the price.
iPhone 16 Plus
The Plus's headline strength: the best battery life in the entire iPhone 16 line — undercut by slow charging.
Nothing Phone (4a)
A ~5,080mAh cell with 50W wired charging — reviewers call endurance strong, but a notable group of owners report disappointing screen-on time.