Nothing
Nothing Phone (3)
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Glyph 2.0
86
/ 100
From $799
VS
Apple
iPhone 15 256GB
A16 · iOS · 256GB
86
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (3) lands at 86 and iPhone 15 256GB 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 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Nothing Phone (3) 86
vs 86 iPhone 15 256GB
Score breakdown
Nothing Phone (3)
86 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 86
battery 88
display 92
design 96
iPhone 15 256GB
86 cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 85
battery 80
display 83
design 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | iPhone 15 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77″ LTPO AMOLED 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | A16 |
| RAM | 12/16 GB | — |
| Storage | 256/512 GB | 256GB |
| 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 256GB
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 256GB
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3) or iPhone 15 256GB? +
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 256GB worth the price? +
At $899, iPhone 15 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.
Does Nothing Phone (3) or iPhone 15 256GB 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.