Nothing Phone (3)
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Glyph 2.0
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (3) lands at 86 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 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 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓A19 Pro chip
- ✓Up to 39 hours video playback
- ✓Up to 2 TB storage
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 17 Pro MaxStills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera (95 vs 86).
Battery life
iPhone 17 Pro MaxScreen-on time and charging
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on battery (92 vs 88).
Performance
iPhone 17 Pro MaxChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on cpu (98 vs 88).
Display
iPhone 17 Pro MaxPanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on display (95 vs 92).
Value for money
Nothing Phone (3)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nothing Phone (3) more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77″ LTPO AMOLED 120Hz | ▲ 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Apple A19 Pro chip |
| RAM | 12/16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256/512 GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — |
| Charging | ▲ 100W + 50W wireless | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W |
| Battery (video) | — | Up to 39 hours |
| OS | — | iOS 26 |
| Weight | — | 233 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) |
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 17 Pro Max
- +A19 Pro chip
- +Up to 39 hours video playback
- +Up to 2 TB storage
- −Premium price
- −Weighs 233 g
- −Wired charging requires 40W+ adapter
FAQ: Nothing Phone (3) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3) or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 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 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Nothing Phone (3) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 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 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on camera (95 vs 86). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, Nothing Phone (3) or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max — leads on battery (92 vs 88). Screen-on time and charging.