Apple
iPhone 15 128GB
A16 · iOS · 128GB
86
/ 100
From $799
VS
Nothing
Nothing Phone (3)
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Glyph 2.0
86
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 128GB lands at 86 and Nothing Phone (3) at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 15 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick Nothing Phone (3) if…
- ✓Distinctive transparent design
- ✓Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
- ✓Improved cameras
iPhone 15 128GB 86
vs 86 Nothing Phone (3)
Score breakdown
iPhone 15 128GB
86 cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 85
battery 80
display 83
design 86
Nothing Phone (3)
86 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 86
battery 88
display 92
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 15 128GB | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A16 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256/512 GB |
| OS | iOS 17 | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Display | — | 6.77″ LTPO AMOLED 120Hz |
| RAM | — | 12/16 GB |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | — | 100W + 50W wireless |
iPhone 15 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
Nothing Phone (3)
Pros
- +Distinctive transparent design
- +Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
- +Improved cameras
Cons
- −Snapdragon 8s trails 8 Elite
- −Still carrier-light in US
- −Glyph is a toy to some
FAQ: iPhone 15 128GB vs Nothing Phone (3)
Which is better, iPhone 15 128GB or Nothing Phone (3)? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 15 128GB worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 15 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.
Is Nothing Phone (3) worth the price? +
At $799, Nothing Phone (3) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Does iPhone 15 128GB or Nothing Phone (3) 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.