iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
A15 · iOS · 128GB
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
SD7s Gen 3 · Periscope 3× · Glyph
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 14 Plus 128GB lands at 84 and Nothing Phone 3a Pro at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 14 Plus 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick Nothing Phone 3a Pro if…
- ✓Periscope 3× tele rare at this price
- ✓Glyph interface genuinely useful
- ✓Distinctive design
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 128GBChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB 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 $899).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 14 Plus 128GB | Nothing Phone 3a Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A15 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256 GB |
| OS | iOS 16 | Nothing OS 4 |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Display | — | 6.77″ AMOLED, 120Hz |
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Rear camera | — | 50 MP + 50 MP 3× tele + 8 MP UW |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | — | 50W wired, 15W wireless |
| Weight | — | 211 g |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
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
FAQ: iPhone 14 Plus 128GB vs Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Which is better, iPhone 14 Plus 128GB or Nothing Phone 3a Pro? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 14 Plus 128GB worth the price? +
At $899, iPhone 14 Plus 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.
Is Nothing Phone 3a Pro worth the price? +
At $459, Nothing Phone 3a Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in design.
Does iPhone 14 Plus 128GB or Nothing Phone 3a Pro 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, iPhone 14 Plus 128GB or Nothing Phone 3a Pro? +
Nothing Phone 3a Pro — leads on camera (86 vs 83). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, iPhone 14 Plus 128GB or Nothing Phone 3a Pro? +
Nothing Phone 3a Pro — leads on battery (86 vs 78). Screen-on time and charging.