Nothing Phone 3a Vs iPhone 16: Can A Budget Phone Compete With A Flagship?

The Nothing Phone 3a and Apple iPhone 16 target users with different tastes and budgets. These smartphones have a huge price gap of over Rs. 42,000, but does that make the iPhone 16 a better choice? Let's find out.

Performance & Software

The iPhone 16's A-series chip is significantly more powerful than the Nothing Phone 3a’s 2.8GHz octa-core processor, making it better for gaming and multitasking. iOS 18 ensures smooth performance and long-term updates, while Android 15 on the Nothing Phone 3a offers more customization.

Display & Design

The Nothing Phone 3a has an almost 6.8-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, ideal for smooth scrolling and gaming. The iPhone 16 features a smaller 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with better brightness and colour accuracy. If you prefer a normal-sized, premium phone, go for the iPhone; if you want a larger screen, Nothing is the better pick. And yes, the glyph interface means the Nothing Phone is an eye-ball grabber.

Battery Battery Life

The Nothing Phone 3a has a 5000mAh battery, far bigger than the iPhone 16’s 3561mAh. Apple’s AI efficacy helps but here, Nothing has clearly scored a goal.

Price & Value

The iPhone 16 is currently available for Rs. 74,900 on Flipkart, whereas the Nothing Phone 3a is expected to launch for Rs. 32000.

Which One to Choose?

The iPhone 16 is the best choice if you want power, premium design, and the versatility of iOS. However, If you want a bigger battery, bigger display, and great value-for-money, then it’s well worth the wait for the Nothing Phone 3a.