Apple iPhone 16e vs Nothing Phone (3a) Specs Comparison
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Apple iPhone 16e | Nothing Phone (3a) |
Released
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Feb 28, 2025
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Released
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Mar 11, 2025
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6.1-inch · 2532 x 1170 px
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6.8-inch · 2392 x 1080 px
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48 MP Main · 12 MP Selfie
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50 MP Main · 32 MP Selfie
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8GB · 128GB
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8GB · 128GB
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4005 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Display
Size | |
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6.1-inch | 6.8-inch |
Resolution | |
2532 x 1170 px, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI | 2392 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 388 PPI |
Technology | |
OLED | OLED |
Refresh rate | |
60Hz | 120Hz |
Screen-to-body | |
87.24 % | 87.32 % |
Peak brightness | |
1200 cd/m2 (nit) | 3000 cd/m2 (nit) |
Features | |
Super Retina XDR, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield) | Scratch-resistant glass (Panda Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | |
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Apple A18 (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SM7635 (4 nm) |
Processor | |
Hexa-core, 2x 4.04GHz + 4x 2.20GHz | Octa-core, 1x 2.5GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x 2.4GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.8GHz Cortex-A520, 64-bit |
GPU | |
Apple 4-core GPU | Adreno 710 |
RAM | |
8GB (LPDDR5) | 8GB |
Internal storage | |
128GB (NVMe), not expandable | 128GB, not expandable |
OS | |
iOS (18.x) | Android (15) |
Device type | |
Smartphone | Smartphone |
Battery
Capacity | |
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4005 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Type | |
Li - Ion, Not user replaceable | Not user replaceable |
Charging | |
Fast charging, Qi wireless charging | Fast charging, Reverse wired charging |
Max charge speed | |
Wired: 20.0W Wireless: 7.5W |
Wired: 50.0W |
Battery Life Estimate
6h 4min
Browsing
17h 27min
Video
6h 59min
Gaming
7h 45min
Battery Life Estimate
7h 38min
Browsing
17h 4min
Video
11h 6min
Gaming
11h 21min
Camera
Rear | |
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Single camera | Triple camera |
Main camera | |
48 MP (OIS, Autofocus) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.6 Focal length: 26 mm |
50 MP (OIS, PDAF) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.9 Sensor size: 1/1.57" |
Second camera | |
50 MP (Telephoto) Specifications: Optical zoom: 2.0x Aperture size: F2.0 Sensor size: 1/2.74" |
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Third camera | |
8 MP (Ultra-wide) Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2 |
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Flash | |
LED | LED |
Video recording | |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) Features: OIS, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Cinematic mode |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps) |
Front | |
12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF), Autofocus, Autofocus), Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) | 32 MP |
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Video
Design
Dimensions | |
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5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 inches (146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm) thickness with camera 0.33 inches (8.3 mm) |
6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 inches (163.52 x 77.5 x 8.35 mm) |
Weight | |
5.89 oz(167.0 g) | 7.09 oz(201.0 g) |
Materials | |
Back: Glass Frame: Aluminum |
Back: Glass Frame: Plastic |
Resistance | |
Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP64 |
Biometrics | |
3D Face unlock | Optical in-screen fingerprint |
Keys | |
Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key, Other |
Colors | |
White, Black | Black, White, Blue |
Cellular
5G | |
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Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79, SA, NSA, Sub-6 | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6 |
4G (FDD) | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) | Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3) |
4G (TDD) | |
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 48(3600), 53 | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500) |
3G | |
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) | Bands 1(2100), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900), 19(800) |
Data Speed | |
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s | |
SIM type | |
eSIM | Dual Nano SIM |
HD Voice | |
Yes | |
VoLTE | |
Yes |
Multimedia
Headphones | |
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No 3.5mm jack | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | |
Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Screen mirroring | |
Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share |
Additional microphone(s) | |
Noise cancellation | Noise cancellation |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | |
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5.3 | 5.4 |
Wi-Fi | |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6) MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,ax(Wi-Fi 6) Multiple antennas, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | |
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0, Features: Charging | Type-C (reversible), Features: Charging |
Hearing aid compatible | |
M3/T4 | |
Location | |
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors | |
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
Other | |
NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) | NFC |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | |
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Date approved: Feb 19, 2025 FCC ID value: BCG-E8725A | |
Measured SAR | |
Head: 1.20 W/kg Body: 1.20 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.55 W/kg |
Buyers information
MSRP | |
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$ 600 / € 699 | $ 379 |
In The Box | |
USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | Phone, Type-C cable, SIM ejector, Paperwork |
Availability
Officially announced | |
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Feb 19, 2025 | Mar 04, 2025 |
Alternative variants
With 256GB internal storage
Internal storage | 256GB |
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MSRP | $ 699 / € 829 |
With 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage
RAM | 12GB |
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Internal storage | 256GB |
With 512GB internal storage
Internal storage | 512GB |
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MSRP | $ 899 / € 1079 |
International
5G | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79, SA, NSA, Sub-6 |
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4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) |
4G (TDD) | Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 48(3600), 53 |
SIM type | Nano SIM, eSIM |
Links
Full specifications | |
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Apple iPhone 16e Specs | Nothing Phone (3a) Specs |
PhoneArena Review | |
Apple iPhone 16e Review | Nothing Phone (3a) Review |