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Nothing Phone (3) — Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Glyph 2.0
Nothing

Nothing Phone (3)

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Glyph 2.0

86
/ 100
From $799
VS
iPhone 15 128GB — A16 · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 15 128GB

A16 · iOS · 128GB

86
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (3) lands at 86 and iPhone 15 128GB at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Nothing Phone (3) if…

  • ✓Distinctive transparent design
  • ✓Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
  • ✓Improved cameras

Pick iPhone 15 128GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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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 (3)

Screen-on time and charging

Nothing Phone (3) leads on battery (88 vs 80).

Performance

Nothing Phone (3)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Nothing Phone (3) leads on cpu (88 vs 86).

Display

Nothing Phone (3)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Nothing Phone (3) leads on display (92 vs 83).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Nothing Phone (3) 86
vs
86 iPhone 15 128GB

Score breakdown

Nothing Phone (3)
86
cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 86
battery 88
display 92
design 96
iPhone 15 128GB
86
cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 85
battery 80
display 83
design 86

Specs side-by-side

Nothing Phone (3) versus iPhone 15 128GB — full spec comparison
Spec Nothing Phone (3) iPhone 15 128GB
Display
6.77″ LTPO AMOLED 120Hz
—
Chipset
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
A16
RAM
12/16 GB
—
Storage
▲ 256/512 GB
128GB
Battery
5000 mAh
—
Charging
100W + 50W wireless
—
OS
—
iOS 17
Release year
—
2023

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

iPhone 15 128GB

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

FAQ: Nothing Phone (3) vs iPhone 15 128GB

Which is better, Nothing Phone (3) or iPhone 15 128GB? +

Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 15 128GB worth the price? +

At $799, iPhone 15 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.

Does Nothing Phone (3) or iPhone 15 128GB 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, Nothing Phone (3) or iPhone 15 128GB? +

Nothing Phone (3) — leads on battery (88 vs 80). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for performance, Nothing Phone (3) or iPhone 15 128GB? +

Nothing Phone (3) — leads on cpu (88 vs 86). Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps.