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Nothing
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iPhone 17
ProMotion 120Hz finally arrives on the standard iPhone, making the 6.1-inch OLED display significantly smoother than previous base models.
Nothing Phone (3a)
The 6.7-inch AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate delivers vivid colors and smooth performance that belies the budget price.
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iPhone 17
The 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide dual camera delivers impressive results with improved computational photography, though the lack of telephoto remains the biggest gap versus Pro.
Nothing Phone (3a)
The standout feature — a triple camera system with 50MP telephoto at $349 that no budget competitor can match.
iPhone 17
The A19 chip handles daily tasks, gaming, and Apple Intelligence features with ease, providing a consistently smooth experience.
Nothing Phone (3a)
The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 with 8GB RAM handles everyday tasks smoothly, though it shows its limits with demanding gaming.
iPhone 17
Solid full-day battery life with efficiency gains from the A19 chip, though it does not break any records in the iPhone lineup.
Nothing Phone (3a)
The 5,000mAh battery delivers excellent two-day endurance with moderate use and comfortable all-day life even under heavy use.
iPhone 17
Full iOS 26 with Apple Intelligence — no AI feature compromises versus the Pro models.
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing OS 3.0 is clean, charming, and lightweight — one of the best software experiences in the budget segment.