Apple iPhone 11 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Compare Apple iPhone 11 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro side by side: Apple A13 Bionic vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 12MP vs 50MP camera, 3110mAh vs 5400mAh…
Apple
iPhone 11
$499
2categories won
Nothing
Phone (3a) Pro
$429
14categories won
2 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 11, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Phone (3a) Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3a) Pro. Choose the Phone (3a) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 11 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (3a) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W charging.
Phone (3a) Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Phone (3a) Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Phone (3a) Pro wins on budget and value at $429 compared to $499.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
iPhone 11 vs Phone (3a) Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | iPhone 11 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.72" |
| Resolution | 828 x 1792 | 1080 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 324 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 625 nits | 2000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 11 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Process node | 7 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| Maximum RAM | 4 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | iPhone 11 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 2x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | iPhone 11 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,110 mAh | 5,400 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 65 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 11 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 194 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | — |
Software and support
| Specification | iPhone 11 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 18 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 6 yearsWinner | 4 years |
| Security updates | 6 yearsWinner | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | iPhone 11 | Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $499 | $429Winner |
Apple iPhone 11
The Apple iPhone 11 became one of the best-selling smartphones in history by pairing Apple’s flagship A13 Bionic chip, an ultrawide camera, Night Mode, and dependable battery endurance at an irresistible price.
- Display
- 6.1"
- Chipset
- Apple A13 Bionic
- Main camera
- 12MP
- Battery
- 3,110mAh
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing refines its distinctive transparent vision by introducing 25W wireless charging, dedicated 2x portrait optics, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processing to the popular sub-flagship line.
- Display
- 6.72"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh