Nothing
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 256GB (Green)
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 · 256GB · Green
82
/ 100
From $549
VS
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 256GB (Green) 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 256GB (Green) if…
- ✓Current-gen flagship chipset
- ✓Competitive price-performance
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 13 Mini 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 256GB (Green) 82
vs 82 iPhone 13 Mini 128GB
Score breakdown
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 256GB (Green)
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
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 256GB (Green) | iPhone 13 Mini 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | A15 |
| Storage | ▲ 256GB | 128GB |
| Color | Green | — |
| Release year | 2025 | 2021 |
| OS | — | iOS 15 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 256GB (Green)
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 256GB (Green) vs iPhone 13 Mini 128GB
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 256GB (Green) 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 256GB (Green) worth the price? +
At $549, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 256GB (Green) 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 256GB (Green) 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.