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iPhone 13 Mini 128GB — A15 · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 13 Mini 128GB

A15 · iOS · 128GB

82
/ 100
From $699
VS
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black) — Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 · 512GB · Black
Nothing

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black)

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 · 512GB · Black

82
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 13 Mini 128GB lands at 82 and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black) at 82. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick iPhone 13 Mini 128GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware

Pick Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black) if…

  • ✓Current-gen flagship chipset
  • ✓Competitive price-performance
  • ✓Distinctive design
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Winner by scenario

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

Photography

Tie

Stills and video quality across lenses

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery life

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black)

Screen-on time and charging

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black) leads on battery (80 vs 76).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black) leads on display (83 vs 79).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPhone 13 Mini 128GB 82
vs
82 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black)

Score breakdown

iPhone 13 Mini 128GB
82
cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 81
battery 76
display 79
design 82
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black)
82
cpu 83
gpu 82
camera 82
battery 80
display 83
design 82

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 13 Mini 128GB versus Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 13 Mini 128GB Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black)
Chipset
A15
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Storage
128GB
▲ 512GB
OS
iOS 15
—
Release year
2021
2025
Color
—
Black

iPhone 13 Mini 128GB

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

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black)

Pros
  • +Current-gen flagship chipset
  • +Competitive price-performance
  • +Distinctive design
Cons
  • −US availability varies
  • −Software skin learning curve
  • −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

FAQ: iPhone 13 Mini 128GB vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black)

Which is better, iPhone 13 Mini 128GB or Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black)? +

Both score 82 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 13 Mini 128GB worth the price? +

At $699, iPhone 13 Mini 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.

Is Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $649, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 13 Mini 128GB or Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black) 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 battery life, iPhone 13 Mini 128GB or Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black)? +

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black) — leads on battery (80 vs 76). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for display, iPhone 13 Mini 128GB or Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black)? +

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 512GB (Black) — leads on display (83 vs 79). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.