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iPhone 15 128GB — A16 · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 15 128GB

A16 · iOS · 128GB

86
/ 100
From $799
VS
Nothing Phone (3) — Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Glyph 2.0
Nothing

Nothing Phone (3)

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Glyph 2.0

86
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 128GB lands at 86 and Nothing Phone (3) at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick iPhone 15 128GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware

Pick Nothing Phone (3) if…

  • ✓Distinctive transparent design
  • ✓Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
  • ✓Improved cameras
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Tie

Stills and video quality across lenses

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery life

Nothing Phone (3)

Screen-on time and charging

Nothing Phone (3) leads on battery (88 vs 80).

Performance

Nothing Phone (3)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Nothing Phone (3) leads on cpu (88 vs 86).

Display

Nothing Phone (3)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Nothing Phone (3) leads on display (92 vs 83).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPhone 15 128GB 86
vs
86 Nothing Phone (3)

Score breakdown

iPhone 15 128GB
86
cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 85
battery 80
display 83
design 86
Nothing Phone (3)
86
cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 86
battery 88
display 92
design 96

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 15 128GB versus Nothing Phone (3) — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 15 128GB Nothing Phone (3)
Chipset
A16
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Storage
128GB
▲ 256/512 GB
OS
iOS 17
—
Release year
2023
—
Display
—
6.77″ LTPO AMOLED 120Hz
RAM
—
12/16 GB
Battery
—
5000 mAh
Charging
—
100W + 50W wireless

iPhone 15 128GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

Nothing Phone (3)

Pros
  • +Distinctive transparent design
  • +Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
  • +Improved cameras
Cons
  • −Snapdragon 8s trails 8 Elite
  • −Still carrier-light in US
  • −Glyph is a toy to some

FAQ: iPhone 15 128GB vs Nothing Phone (3)

Which is better, iPhone 15 128GB or Nothing Phone (3)? +

Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 15 128GB worth the price? +

At $799, iPhone 15 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.

Is Nothing Phone (3) worth the price? +

At $799, Nothing Phone (3) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.

Does iPhone 15 128GB or Nothing Phone (3) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 15 128GB or Nothing Phone (3)? +

Nothing Phone (3) — leads on battery (88 vs 80). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for performance, iPhone 15 128GB or Nothing Phone (3)? +

Nothing Phone (3) — leads on cpu (88 vs 86). Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps.