Nothing Phone 3a Pro
SD7s Gen 3 · Periscope 3× · Glyph
iPhone 14 Plus 512GB
A15 · iOS · 512GB
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone 3a Pro lands at 84 and iPhone 14 Plus 512GB at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Nothing Phone 3a Pro if…
- ✓Periscope 3× tele rare at this price
- ✓Glyph interface genuinely useful
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 14 Plus 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
Nothing Phone 3a ProStills and video quality across lenses
Nothing Phone 3a Pro leads on camera (86 vs 83).
Battery life
Nothing Phone 3a ProScreen-on time and charging
Nothing Phone 3a Pro leads on battery (86 vs 78).
Performance
iPhone 14 Plus 512GBChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 14 Plus 512GB leads on cpu (84 vs 80).
Display
Nothing Phone 3a ProPanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Nothing Phone 3a Pro leads on display (86 vs 81).
Value for money
Nothing Phone 3a ProSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nothing Phone 3a Pro more score per dollar ($459 vs $1,099).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Phone 3a Pro | iPhone 14 Plus 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77″ AMOLED, 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | A15 |
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | ▲ 512GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP + 50 MP 3× tele + 8 MP UW | — |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 50W wired, 15W wireless | — |
| OS | Nothing OS 4 | iOS 16 |
| Weight | 211 g | — |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
- +Periscope 3× tele rare at this price
- +Glyph interface genuinely useful
- +Distinctive design
- −SD7s Gen 3 trails Pixel 8a in CPU
- −Camera processing inconsistent
- −IP64 only
iPhone 14 Plus 512GB
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Nothing Phone 3a Pro vs iPhone 14 Plus 512GB
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a Pro or iPhone 14 Plus 512GB? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nothing Phone 3a Pro worth the price? +
At $459, Nothing Phone 3a Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in design.
Is iPhone 14 Plus 512GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 14 Plus 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.
Does Nothing Phone 3a Pro or iPhone 14 Plus 512GB 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 3a Pro or iPhone 14 Plus 512GB? +
Nothing Phone 3a Pro — leads on camera (86 vs 83). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, Nothing Phone 3a Pro or iPhone 14 Plus 512GB? +
Nothing Phone 3a Pro — leads on battery (86 vs 78). Screen-on time and charging.