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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) — Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 · 1TB · Black
Nothing

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black)

Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 · 1TB · Black

82
/ 100
From $749
VS
iPhone 13 Mini 128GB — A15 · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 13 Mini 128GB

A15 · iOS · 128GB

82
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) lands at 82 and iPhone 13 Mini 128GB at 82. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) if…

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

Pick iPhone 13 Mini 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 (3a) Pro 1TB (Black)

Screen-on time and charging

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (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 1TB (Black)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (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.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) 82
vs
82 iPhone 13 Mini 128GB

Score breakdown

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black)
82
cpu 83
gpu 82
camera 82
battery 80
display 83
design 82
iPhone 13 Mini 128GB
82
cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 81
battery 76
display 79
design 82

Specs side-by-side

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) versus iPhone 13 Mini 128GB — full spec comparison
Spec Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) iPhone 13 Mini 128GB
Chipset
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
A15
Storage
1TB
▲ 128GB
Color
Black
—
Release year
2025
2021
OS
—
iOS 15

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (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

iPhone 13 Mini 128GB

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

FAQ: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) vs iPhone 13 Mini 128GB

Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) or iPhone 13 Mini 128GB? +

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

Is Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) worth the price? +

At $749, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 13 Mini 128GB worth the price? +

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

Does Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) or iPhone 13 Mini 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 (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) or iPhone 13 Mini 128GB? +

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) — leads on battery (80 vs 76). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for display, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) or iPhone 13 Mini 128GB? +

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 1TB (Black) — leads on display (83 vs 79). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.