Nothing Phone (1) 256GB
Snapdragon 778G+ · 256GB
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)
A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · US Carrier
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (1) 256GB lands at 74 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) 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 (US Carrier) if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)Stills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) leads on camera (95 vs 74).
Battery life
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)Screen-on time and charging
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) leads on battery (90 vs 70).
Performance
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) leads on cpu (96 vs 74).
Display
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) leads on display (93 vs 74).
Value for money
Nothing Phone (1) 256GBSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nothing Phone (1) 256GB more score per dollar ($579 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) 256GB | iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G+ | A18 Pro |
| Storage | ▲ 256GB | 128GB |
| Release year | 2022 | 2024 |
| OS | — | iOS 18 |
Nothing Phone (1) 256GB
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Nothing Phone (1) 256GB vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)
Which is better, Nothing Phone (1) 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) 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 (US Carrier) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Nothing Phone (1) 256GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) 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 (US Carrier)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) — 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 (US Carrier)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) — leads on battery (90 vs 70). Screen-on time and charging.