Nothing Phone (3)
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Glyph 2.0
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)
A18 Pro · iOS · 256GB · Unlocked
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (3) lands at 86 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nothing Phone (3) if…
- ✓Distinctive transparent design
- ✓Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
- ✓Improved cameras
Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) 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 256GB (Unlocked)Stills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) leads on camera (95 vs 86).
Battery life
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)Screen-on time and charging
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) leads on battery (90 vs 88).
Performance
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) leads on cpu (96 vs 88).
Display
TiePanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Nothing Phone (3)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nothing Phone (3) more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77″ LTPO AMOLED 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | A18 Pro |
| RAM | 12/16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256/512 GB | 256GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 100W + 50W wireless | — |
| OS | — | iOS 18 |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Nothing Phone (3)
- +Distinctive transparent design
- +Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
- +Improved cameras
- −Snapdragon 8s trails 8 Elite
- −Still carrier-light in US
- −Glyph is a toy to some
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Nothing Phone (3) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nothing Phone (3) worth the price? +
At $799, Nothing Phone (3) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Nothing Phone (3) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) 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 (3) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) — leads on camera (95 vs 86). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, Nothing Phone (3) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Unlocked) — leads on battery (90 vs 88). Screen-on time and charging.