Nothing
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
SD7s Gen 3 · Periscope 3× · Glyph
84
/ 100
From $459
VS
Apple
iPhone 14 Plus 256GB
A15 · iOS · 256GB
84
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone 3a Pro lands at 84 and iPhone 14 Plus 256GB at 84. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Nothing Phone 3a Pro if…
- ✓Periscope 3× tele rare at this price
- ✓Glyph interface genuinely useful
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 14 Plus 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Nothing Phone 3a Pro 84
vs 84 iPhone 14 Plus 256GB
Score breakdown
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
84 cpu 80
gpu 78
camera 86
battery 86
display 86
design 96
iPhone 14 Plus 256GB
84 cpu 84
gpu 82
camera 83
battery 78
display 81
design 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Phone 3a Pro | iPhone 14 Plus 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77″ AMOLED, 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | A15 |
| RAM | 12 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP + 50 MP 3× tele + 8 MP UW | — |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 50W wired, 15W wireless | — |
| OS | Nothing OS 4 | iOS 16 |
| Weight | 211 g | — |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Pros
- +Periscope 3× tele rare at this price
- +Glyph interface genuinely useful
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −SD7s Gen 3 trails Pixel 8a in CPU
- −Camera processing inconsistent
- −IP64 only
iPhone 14 Plus 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Nothing Phone 3a Pro vs iPhone 14 Plus 256GB
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a Pro or iPhone 14 Plus 256GB? +
Both score 84 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nothing Phone 3a Pro worth the price? +
At $459, Nothing Phone 3a Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in design.
Is iPhone 14 Plus 256GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 14 Plus 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.
Does Nothing Phone 3a Pro or iPhone 14 Plus 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.