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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (3)

iPhone 16 Pro Max
66Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Nothing Phone (3)
67.9Inno Score
69.5Performance61.1
60.4Display72
59.3Camera69.3
61.3Battery64.2
89.3Features84
9 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro Max10 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 66, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and camera (+10). iPhone 16 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 70 vs 61
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 84
  • 67% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3 x
  • 67% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 15 W
  • 62% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,400 vs 2,100

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3)

  • Stronger display score: 72 vs 60
  • Stronger camera score: 69 vs 59
  • 317% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 125% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,000 nits
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,199

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (3)
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxNothing Phone (3)
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.67 ″
Panel typeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
Resolution1320x28681260x2800
Pixel density460 ppi460 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits4,500 nits+125%
Screen-to-body91.4 %+3%88.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (3)
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxNothing Phone (3)
ChipsetApple A18 ProSnapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 101,720,0001,850,000+8%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,400+62%2,100
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,450+28%6,600
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options256/512GB/1TB256/512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (3)
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxNothing Phone (3)
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.78f/1.68
Ultra-wide48 MP50 MP+4%
Telephoto12 MP50 MP+317%
Optical zoom5 x+67%3 x
Max video4K@120fps4K@60fps
Front camera12 MP50 MP+317%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (3)
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxNothing Phone (3)
Capacity4,685 mAh5,150 mAh+10%
Wired charging30 W65 W+117%
Wireless charging25 W+67%15 W
Active use endurance13 h+18%11 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (3)
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxNothing Phone (3)
Weight227 g218 g+4%
Thickness8.3 mm+8%9 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialTitaniumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (3)
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxNothing Phone (3)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (3)
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxNothing Phone (3)
OS at launchiOS 18Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5)
OS update pledge6 years+20%5 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Nothing Phone (3)
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxNothing Phone (3)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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