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Nothing Phone (1) 256GB — Snapdragon 778G+ · 256GB
Nothing

Nothing Phone (1) 256GB

Snapdragon 778G+ · 256GB

74
/ 100
From $579
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) wins by 22
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) — A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · India
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India)

A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · India

96
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (1) 256GB lands at 74 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) ahead by 22 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nothing Phone (1) 256GB if…

  • ✓Competitive flagship specs
  • ✓Regional value pricing
  • ✓Distinctive design

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

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

Photography

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India)

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) leads on camera (95 vs 74).

Battery life

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India)

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) leads on battery (90 vs 70).

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) leads on cpu (96 vs 74).

Display

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) leads on display (93 vs 74).

Value for money

Nothing Phone (1) 256GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nothing Phone (1) 256GB more score per dollar ($579 vs $1,199).

Nothing Phone (1) 256GB 74
vs
96 iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India)

Score breakdown

Nothing Phone (1) 256GB
74
cpu 74
gpu 72
camera 74
battery 70
display 74
design 72
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India)
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96

Specs side-by-side

Nothing Phone (1) 256GB versus iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) — full spec comparison
Spec Nothing Phone (1) 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India)
Chipset
Snapdragon 778G+
A18 Pro
Storage
▲ 256GB
128GB
Release year
2022
2024
OS
—
iOS 18

Nothing Phone (1) 256GB

Pros
  • +Competitive flagship specs
  • +Regional value pricing
  • +Distinctive design
Cons
  • −US availability varies
  • −Software skin learning curve
  • −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India)

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

FAQ: Nothing Phone (1) 256GB vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India)

Which is better, Nothing Phone (1) 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 22. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nothing Phone (1) 256GB worth the price? +

At $579, Nothing Phone (1) 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 74 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) worth the price? +

At $1,199, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does Nothing Phone (1) 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) 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 photography, Nothing Phone (1) 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) — leads on camera (95 vs 74). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Nothing Phone (1) 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (India) — leads on battery (90 vs 70). Screen-on time and charging.