Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing Phone 4a if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Nothing Phone 4a
Performance
81.7
83.5 ★
Camera
72.0
78.0 ★
Battery
66.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
82.9 ★
82.5
Overall
79.0
83.9 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 4a
83.5/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 4a
78.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 4a
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
82.9/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 4a
83.9/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 4a
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 4a
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.78"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Resolution
1290x2796
1260x2800
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7635-AC Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Adreno 810
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", PDAF, 2x optical zoom + 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44", Video (1080p@30fps)
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@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4323 mAh
5080 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Fast battery 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
📶 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
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.7 x 77.6 x 7.9 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
164 x 77.6 x 8.6 mm (6.46 x 3.06 x 0.34 in)
Weight
240g
204g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Panda Glass, Mohs level 5
Colors
Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple
Black; other colors
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 16
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 4a is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max puts up a strong fight and wins in Gaming.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pros
- Strong performance
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Nothing Phone 4a
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Nothing Phone 4a?
Nothing Phone 4a is the overall winner with a score of 83.9/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or Nothing Phone 4a?
Nothing Phone 4a wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 72.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 4a has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is better for gaming with a score of 82.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone 4a offers better value at PKR 214,999 with a value score of 1.7.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Nothing Phone 4a?
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max costs PKR 415,999 while Nothing Phone 4a costs PKR 214,999. The price difference is PKR 201,000.
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