Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Apple iPhone XS Max if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone XS Max
Nothing Phone 3
Performance
52.1
67.5 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
92.0 ★
Gaming
48.7
65.0 ★
Overall
52.9
77.7 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 3
67.5/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 3
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3
65.0/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3
77.7/100
Best Value
Apple iPhone XS Max
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
💰 Value
🏆 Apple iPhone XS Max
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.50"
6.67"
Display Type
Super Retina OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 625 nits (HBM)
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Resolution
1242x2688
1260x2800
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Adreno 825
RAM
4 GB
16 GB
Storage
64 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.7, (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", PDAF, 3x optical zoom. OIS + 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
3174 mAh
5150 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast battery 65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
6.0 with 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 + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 mm (6.20 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
Weight
208g
218g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
White, Black
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
Android 15
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 3 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 77.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone XS Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 52.9/100. However, Apple iPhone XS Max offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Nothing Phone 3
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 65W fast charging
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Average camera
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone XS Max or Nothing Phone 3?
Nothing Phone 3 is the overall winner with a score of 77.7/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone XS Max or Nothing Phone 3?
Nothing Phone 3 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 3 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone 3 is better for gaming with a score of 65.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Apple iPhone XS Max offers better value at PKR 167,999 with a value score of 1.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone XS Max and Nothing Phone 3?
Apple iPhone XS Max costs PKR 167,999 while Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999. The price difference is PKR 162,000.
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