Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance
81.7 ★
74.4
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
66.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
82.9 ★
71.8
Overall
71.0
79.6 ★
Value for Money
—
Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
81.7/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
82.9/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
79.6/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (2a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1284x2778
1080x2412
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Mali-G610 MC4
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4352 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight
240g
190g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Sierra Blue, Graphite, Gold, Silver, Alpine Green
Black, White, Milk, Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Pros
- Strong performance
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Nothing Phone (2a)?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Nothing Phone (2a)?
Nothing Phone (2a) wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone (2a) has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is better for gaming with a score of 82.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone (2a) offers better value at PKR 116,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Nothing Phone (2a)?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max costs PKR 373,999 while Nothing Phone (2a) costs PKR 116,999. The price difference is PKR 257,000.
More Comparisons
vs
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
vs
Nothing Phone 3a Lite
vs
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
vs
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
vs
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
vs
Nothing CMF Phone 1
vs
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
vs
Nothing Phone (3a)
vs
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
vs
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
vs
Nothing Phone (2a)
vs
Apple iPhone 14
vs
Nothing Phone (2a)
vs
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
vs
Nothing Phone (2a)
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
vs
Nothing Phone (2a)
vs
Apple iPhone 17