Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro side by side: Apple A14 Bionic vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 12MP vs 50MP camera, 3687mAh vs…

Apple

Phone (3a) Pro

$429

12categories won

2 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, 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 12 Pro Max if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryPhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro takes battery honors offering 5,400 mAh alongside 65W charging.

🎮 GamingPhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraPhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 2x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValuePhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro wins on budget and value at $429 compared to $1099.

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 12 Pro Max vs Phone (3a) Pro: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Phone (3a) Pro
Screen size	6.7"	6.72"
Resolution	1284 x 2778Winner	1080 x 2412
Pixel density	457 ppi	—
Refresh rate	60 Hz	120 HzWinner
Peak brightness	1200 nits	2000 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Phone (3a) Pro
Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
Process node	5 nm	4 nmWinner
Maximum RAM	6 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Phone (3a) Pro
Main sensor	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	2.5xWinner	2x
Ultrawide	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	12 MP	32 MPWinner
Max video	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Phone (3a) Pro
Capacity	3,687 mAh	5,400 mAhWinner
Wired charging	20 W	65 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Phone (3a) Pro
Weight	228 g	194 gWinner
Thickness	7.4 mmWinner	8.4 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel design	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Phone (3a) Pro
Operating system	iOS 14.1, upgradable to iOS 18	Android 16
OS updates	6 yearsWinner	4 years
Security updates	6 yearsWinner	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Specification	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Phone (3a) Pro
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 6
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$1,099	$429Winner