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Apple iPhone 16 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 16

A familiar 6.1-inch upgrade reference.

256 GB · Ultramarine · UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 16 in Ultramarine, front and rearUltramarine
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

Choose the iPhone 16 if…

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Preferences from sourced specifications that differ, not a verdict.
See the 16 verified differences
Nothing256 GB

Phone (3a) Pro

6.77″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G

256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Grey · UK 6974434224438Full product profile
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

iPhone 16Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

The Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.

Source 1
Phone (3a) ProSnapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
Source 1
Explore the full specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

0.67″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 16
6.1″
Phone (3a) Pro
6.77″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

iPhone 16
Up to 22h
Phone (3a) Pro
Not verified

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

16 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Chipset

In Visual facts
iPhone 16Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Phone (3a) ProSnapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
Sources
iPhone 16

The Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Time to around 50% wired charge

iPhone 1630 minutes
Phone (3a) Pro19 minutes
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Camera system

iPhone 1648 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Phone (3a) ProMain: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.55, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K
Sources
iPhone 16

The source names two physical cameras. Its enabled 12MP 2x Telephoto mode uses the Fusion main camera, rather than creating a third physical module.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

The 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.56" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, dual pixel PDAF autofocus; periscope 70 mm, 1/1.95" sensor, 33.6° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

iPhone 166.1-inch OLED · 2556 × 1179
Phone (3a) Pro6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak
Sources
iPhone 16

The marketed diagonal, explicit OLED technology and pixel resolution are retained together; rounded-corner rectangle size is a separate measurement.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

Full published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery and charging

iPhone 16Up to 22 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Phone (3a) Pro5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
Sources
iPhone 16

Manufacturer playback and approximate charging tests are separate claims. Adapter wattage is not maximum handset input; compatible wireless equipment is required.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

Full published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

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Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Dimensions

iPhone 16147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Phone (3a) Pro163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
iPhone 16

Each labelled dimension was checked individually, then deliberately reordered to height × width × depth. Configuration/manufacturing variation remains possible.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Small physical differences (1)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

iPhone 16256 GB storage
Phone (3a) Pro12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16

256GB is an explicit storage option for the existing selected configuration. Apple does not publish RAM GB here; storage is not RAM.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Compared regional model

iPhone 16UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Phone (3a) ProDual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
Sources
iPhone 16

The UK specification identifies A3287, with physical nano-SIM and eSIM. This model identity does not establish retailer stock or network-provider support.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
Phone (3a) Pro

UK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: yes (excluding India); Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (121)

Main-camera aperture control

iPhone 16Fixed f/1.6
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Fusion Main lists one f/1.6 aperture, separately from the ultra-wide f/2.2. No aperture or camera-quality winner is inferred.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 1660 fps
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The rear 4K Dolby Vision list tops out at 60 fps. This is separate from Cinematic, Action and front-camera modes.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 1660 fps
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The TrueDepth recording list separately publishes 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps; rear modes are not substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera optical stabilisation

iPhone 16Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Front auto image stabilisation is listed without an optical mechanism. It does not establish front optical stabilisation.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Cinematic video at 4K HDR

iPhone 1630 fps
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Rear Cinematic mode explicitly supports up to 4K HDR at 30 fps. Cinematic video stabilisation is a separate feature.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published video playback

iPhone 1622 hours
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery capacity

iPhone 16Not verified
Phone (3a) Pro5000 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16

The source describes a lithium-ion battery and endurance claims without stating mAh. Capacity is not reverse-calculated from playback.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

Capacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expandable storage

iPhone 16No
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.

iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GB
Phone (3a) Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless connectivity

iPhone 16Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. These capabilities belong to UK A3287. Wi-Fi7/UWB availability and network/provider support remain region-dependent; no measured throughput is asserted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Update support

iPhone 16Not verified
Phone (3a) Pro3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked source lists iOS without a model-specific support end date or guaranteed future upgrade count. This is a disclosed gap, not a support-duration score.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

iPhone 16Not verified
Phone (3a) Pro6 years
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro

Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating system listed in the retained page

iPhone 16iOS
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The heading does not specify the installed version. Storage and AI footnotes mentioning later versions do not change it into a launch-version claim.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB connector and data transfer

iPhone 16USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Connector shape and explicit USB 2 data limit are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced; no measured transfer speed or USB 3 capability is inferred.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Action mode recording

iPhone 16Up to 2.8K at 60 fps
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The Action-mode resolution and frame rate are retained together, not compared as ordinary4K recording.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Apple Intelligence

iPhone 16Yes
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Support is explicit. Language/region restrictions, iOS 27 English Siri AI beta and server-use limits remain; shared software eligibility is not a successor-only upgrade.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published audio playback

iPhone 1680 hours
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the separately labelled audio duration; it is not video or mixed-use endurance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Device unlock

iPhone 16Face ID
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Face ID is explicitly enabled by TrueDepth for facial recognition. Longer TrueDepth wording on another phone is not a new unlock method.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera Control

iPhone 16Yes
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Camera Control is expressly identified in the physical model description, button list and camera section. Its absence on a contender cannot be assumed from missing evidence.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular modem model

iPhone 16Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked iPhone16 specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Ultra Wideband chip is a separate component, and no third-party modem estimate is substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body and cover materials

iPhone 16Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield front · colour-infused glass back
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The finish section identifies the materials for the selected Ultramarine finish. Material names do not prove comparative drop or scratch resistance.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Crash Detection

iPhone 16Yes
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Crash Detection is explicitly listed. It is support for the feature, not a detection-accuracy or emergency-response guarantee.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DisplayPort video output

iPhone 16Yes
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple explicitly lists DisplayPort as a USB-C capability. A missing output detail on a contender is not verified non-support.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

iPhone 16Yes
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Dynamic Island is expressly listed for this model. A notch on another model or omitted evidence there is not itself an established negative.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Glyph interface

iPhone 16Not verified
Phone (3a) ProGlyph Interface light patterns
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Pro

Rear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

HDR peak brightness

iPhone 161600 nits
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the separately labelled HDR peak; no outdoor-peak figure is substituted.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

iPhone 16No
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GB
Phone (3a) Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Included accessories

iPhone 16USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The exact box list and explicit exclusion paragraph are used, without substituting refurbished packaging or a retailer bundle.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Log recording

iPhone 16Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked recording list does not establish a named log capture format. No negative or pro-workflow score is manufactured.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro photography

iPhone 16Yes
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Macro photography is expressly listed; it is not inferred merely from an ultra-wide camera.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro video recording

iPhone 16Yes
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Macro video including slo-mo and time-lapse is expressly listed in rear recording.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe support

iPhone 16Yes
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published minimum brightness

iPhone 161 nits
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The minimum is explicitly listed. It is a capability claim, not a measured low-light comfort score.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dedicated telephoto reach

iPhone 160×
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers
Phone (3a) Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published operating system

iPhone 16Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15
Sources
iPhone 16

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Pro

Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality reach

iPhone 162×
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes recording

iPhone 16Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes. Omission alone is not proof that all app or external workflows are impossible.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 charging maximum

iPhone 1625 W
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The current source separately lists Qi2 up to 25 W. It remains a distinct protocol claim; unsupported adapter/firmware details are not invented.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone 166.12 in
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple separately publishes the standard-rectangle diagonal. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area; it does not replace nominal screen size.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 16Not verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The checked charging/connector inventories do not establish reverse wireless charging. USB-C accessory charging is a different capability; missing confirmation is not a verified negative.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Emergency SOS via satellite

iPhone 16Yes
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The named emergency service is explicitly listed. Service, region and connection limitations prevent a blanket rescue or network guarantee.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial video recording

iPhone 161080p at 30 fps
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The source explicitly lists spatial video with its own resolution and frame rate. It does not establish every display/playback workflow.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published streamed video playback

iPhone 1618 hours
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Uses the separately labelled streamed-video duration, retaining its different workload.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical maximum brightness

iPhone 161000 nits
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

Apple labels this maximum as typical. It is a different measurement basis from HDR and outdoor peak.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

iPhone 16US A3081 · eSIM only
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The model index identifies the separate US A3081 and explicitly says there is no US SIM tray. The US SIM section excludes physical SIM cards; US facts are not substituted into UK data.

Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersiPhone 16 technical specifications — US
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

MagSafe charging maximum

iPhone 1625 W
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16

The current source states MagSafe up to 25 W, with compatible equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher in its stated test. This is not average charging power.

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

6 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs149 specificationsiPhone 16Phone (3a) Pro
WeightDiffers
Sources
170g
Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.
211g
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.6mm
Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.
77.5mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.8mm
Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.
8.35mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)Each labelled dimension was checked individually, then deliberately reordered to height × width × depth. Configuration/manufacturing variation remains possible.
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
147.6 mmUses the labelled height in millimetres; neither the source width nor its inch value is substituted.
163.5 mm
Form factor
Sources
slabThe physical model description and single-screen rigid device identify the slab form. This is not a product-quality rating.
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
UltramarineUltramarine is an explicit finish and the existing maintained image/configuration. No new retail SKU or stock status is inferred from the colour.
Grey
Colour depth
Sources
Not verified
10-bit
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.1″
Uses the advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area or the standard-rectangle diagonal.
6.77″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
Apple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.
387 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
Not verifiedThe checked exact-model source omits a numeric refresh maximum. It remains unknown rather than being filled with an assumed 60Hz.
120HzAdaptive refresh rate
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.1-inch OLED · 2556 × 1179The marketed diagonal, explicit OLED technology and pixel resolution are retained together; rounded-corner rectangle size is a separate measurement.
6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
6.12 inApple separately publishes the standard-rectangle diagonal. Rounded corners reduce actual viewable area; it does not replace nominal screen size.
Not verified
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2556 × 1179Pixel width and height are transcribed from the labelled display resolution rather than calculated from diagonal size.
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Dynamic Island
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
YesDynamic Island is expressly listed for this model. A notch on another model or omitted evidence there is not itself an established negative.
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
1600 nitsUses the separately labelled HDR peak; no outdoor-peak figure is substituted.
Not verified
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
1000 nitsApple labels this maximum as typical. It is a different measurement basis from HDR and outdoor peak.
Not verified
Published minimum brightness
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
1 nitsThe minimum is explicitly listed. It is a capability claim, not a measured low-light comfort score.
Not verified
DisplayPort video output
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
YesApple explicitly lists DisplayPort as a USB-C capability. A missing output detail on a contender is not verified non-support.
Not verified
Pixel density
Sources
Not verified
387 ppi
Display technology
Sources
Not verified
Flexible AMOLED
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
Not verified
3000 nits
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
Not verified
1300 nits
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
Not verified
800 nits
Native telephoto reach
Sources
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
2
The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorThe source names two physical cameras. Its enabled 12MP 2x Telephoto mode uses the Fusion main camera, rather than creating a third physical module.
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.55, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4KThe 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.56" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, dual pixel PDAF autofocus; periscope 70 mm, 1/1.95" sensor, 33.6° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocusMegapixels, aperture and autofocus are read from TrueDepth, not copied from the rear main camera.
50 MP
Front camera autofocus
Sources
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed for TrueDepth; no focusing-speed or image-quality claim is inferred.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSensor-shift optical image stabilisation is explicitly attached to Fusion Main. It is not transferred to every lens.
Yes
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesThe positive rear-system flag is scoped to the evidenced Fusion Main lens; the ultra-wide is not assumed to have OIS.
YesOIS listed for the main and periscope cameras; the ultra-wide lists none.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed. The boolean records support, not focusing speed or every possible still-image mode.
YesStated for the main (Dual pixel PDAF) and periscope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Fixed f/1.6Fusion Main lists one f/1.6 aperture, separately from the ultra-wide f/2.2. No aperture or camera-quality winner is inferred.
Not verified
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
60 fpsThe rear 4K Dolby Vision list tops out at 60 fps. This is separate from Cinematic, Action and front-camera modes.
Not verified
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
60 fpsThe TrueDepth recording list separately publishes 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps; rear modes are not substituted.
Not verified
Rear Cinematic video at 4K HDR
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
30 fpsRear Cinematic mode explicitly supports up to 4K HDR at 30 fps. Cinematic video stabilisation is a separate feature.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
YesCamera Control is expressly identified in the physical model description, button list and camera section. Its absence on a contender cannot be assumed from missing evidence.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
2×Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
Not verified
3×
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
50 MP
Main camera — Focal length
Sources
Not verified
24 mm
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
F/1.88
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/1.56"
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
84.5° FOV
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
Auto focus
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
Dual pixel PDAF
Periscope camera — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
50 MP
Periscope camera — Focal length
Sources
Not verified
70 mm
Periscope camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
F/2.55
Periscope camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/1.95"
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
33.6° FOV
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
Autofocus
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
3x optical zoom
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
6x in-sensor zoom
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
60x ultra zoom
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
8 MP
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
Sources
Not verified
15 mm
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
F/2.2
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/4"
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
120° FOV
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
50 MP
Front camera — Focal length
Sources
Not verified
24 mm
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
F/2.2
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/2.76"
Front camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
81.2° FOV
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
22 hoursPublished video playback · Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
YesMagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 22 hours local video · around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WManufacturer playback and approximate charging tests are separate claims. Adapter wattage is not maximum handset input; compatible wireless equipment is required.
5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
18 hoursUses the separately labelled streamed-video duration, retaining its different workload.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
80 hoursUses the separately labelled audio duration; it is not video or mixed-use endurance.
Not verified
Claimed charge time to 50%Differs
Sources
30 minutesApple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate.
19 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Wired charging power
Sources
Not verified20W and30W describe adapter/test setups, not a published maximum handset input. The device-input field stays unknown.
50 W
UK battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedThe source describes a lithium-ion battery and endurance claims without stating mAh. Capacity is not reverse-calculated from playback.
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
25 WThe current source states MagSafe up to 25 W, with compatible equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher in its stated test. This is not average charging power.
Not verified
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
25 WThe current source separately lists Qi2 up to 25 W. It remains a distinct protocol claim; unsupported adapter/firmware details are not invented.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Not verified
Charging speed — Charging speed
Sources
Not verified
50 W
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Sources
Not verified
7.5 W
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Sources
Not verified
56 minutes
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Sources
Not verified
19 minutes
Published support term
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
6 yearsPublished security support term · Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
Update policy
Sources
Not verifiedThe checked source lists iOS without a model-specific support end date or guaranteed future upgrade count. This is a disclosed gap, not a support-duration score.
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
iOSThe heading does not specify the installed version. Storage and AI footnotes mentioning later versions do not change it into a launch-version claim.
Not verified
Apple Intelligence
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
YesSupport is explicit. Language/region restrictions, iOS 27 English Siri AI beta and server-use limits remain; shared software eligibility is not a successor-only upgrade.
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe Chip section explicitly lists this A18 configuration. Its five GPU cores must remain distinguishable from the four-core A18 in 16e; this is not a measured speed claim.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storage256GB is an explicit storage option for the existing selected configuration. Apple does not publish RAM GB here; storage is not RAM.
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK A3287 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMThe UK specification identifies A3287, with physical nano-SIM and eSIM. This model identity does not establish retailer stock or network-provider support.
Dual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: yes (excluding India); Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
US model distinction
Sources
US A3081 · eSIM onlyThe model index identifies the separate US A3081 and explicitly says there is no US SIM tray. The US SIM section excludes physical SIM cards; US facts are not substituted into UK data.
Not verified
Storage
Sources
256 GB256GB is listed among available capacities. Usable free space is lower and depends on software; storage tiers are configurations, not model-generation gains.
256 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNeither storage capacity nor processor-core counts establish RAM capacity. No third-party estimate is substituted.
12 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLEDThe source explicitly identifies OLED. No measured contrast, motion or panel-quality result is inferred.
Flexible AMOLED
Body and cover materials
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield front · colour-infused glass backThe finish section identifies the materials for the selected Ultramarine finish. Material names do not prove comparative drop or scratch resistance.
Not verified
eSIM only
Sources
NoThe UK model explicitly supports a physical nano-SIM, establishing that it is not eSIM-only. The different US model remains separate.
No
Ingress protection ratingDiffers
Sources
IP68The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.
IP64
Action mode recording
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Up to 2.8K at 60 fpsThe Action-mode resolution and frame rate are retained together, not compared as ordinary4K recording.
Not verified
Spatial video recording
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
1080p at 30 fpsThe source explicitly lists spatial video with its own resolution and frame rate. It does not establish every display/playback workflow.
Not verified
Macro photography
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
YesMacro photography is expressly listed; it is not inferred merely from an ultra-wide camera.
Not verified
Macro video recording
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
YesMacro video including slo-mo and time-lapse is expressly listed in rear recording.
Not verified
USB connector and data transfer
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector shape and explicit USB 2 data limit are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced; no measured transfer speed or USB 3 capability is inferred.
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. These capabilities belong to UK A3287. Wi-Fi7/UWB availability and network/provider support remain region-dependent; no measured throughput is asserted.
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Face IDFace ID is explicitly enabled by TrueDepth for facial recognition. Longer TrueDepth wording on another phone is not a new unlock method.
Not verified
Included accessories
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not includedThe exact box list and explicit exclusion paragraph are used, without substituting refurbished packaging or a retailer bundle.
Not verified
Action button
Sources
YesThe exact model description and controls list identify the physical Action button. It is not inferred from a neighbouring generation.
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
YesThe named emergency service is explicitly listed. Service, region and connection limitations prevent a blanket rescue or network guarantee.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
YesCrash Detection is explicitly listed. It is support for the feature, not a detection-accuracy or emergency-response guarantee.
Not verified
Headphone jack
Sources
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Sources
NoApple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Published operating system
Sources
Not verified
Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
Not verified
£399Nothing UK store price for Grey 12+256GB (pickup only) in September 2026; the store showed it as sold out. Retailer prices may differ.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
Sources
Not verified
Up to 2.5 GHz
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
Sources
Not verified
8-core
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
Sources
Not verified
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Size
Sources
Not verified
6.77"
Screen material
Sources
Not verified
Panda glass
Resolution
Sources
Not verified
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Colors
Sources
Not verified
1.07 billion
Contrast ratio
Sources
Not verified
1,000,000:1
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Sources
Not verified
120 Hz
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
Sources
Not verified
1000 Hz
Refresh — PWM frequency
Sources
Not verified
2160 Hz
SIM — Dual SIM
Sources
Not verified
Yes
SIM — SIM size
Sources
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM — e-SIM
Sources
Not verified
Yes (excluding India)
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Sources
Not verified
4x4 MIMO
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Sources
Not verified
Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
SIM — 5G NR band
Sources
Not verified
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Sources
Not verified
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
Not verified
1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
SIM — 2G GSM
Sources
Not verified
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Sources
Not verified
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Sources
Not verified
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Sources
Not verified
Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Not verified
Supporting Google Pay
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
GPS (L1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
GLONASS (G1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
BDS (B1I)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
GALILEO (E1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
QZSS (L1)
Glyph interface
Sources
Not verified
Glyph Interface light patternsRear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Show unverified (6)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted8K mode is not an explicit non-support statement. No negative capability is fabricated.
Not verifiedNothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
Not verifiedThe checked charging/connector inventories do not establish reverse wireless charging. USB-C accessory charging is a different capability; missing confirmation is not a verified negative.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedFront auto image stabilisation is listed without an optical mechanism. It does not establish front optical stabilisation.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Cellular modem model
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked iPhone16 specification does not identify the cellular modem. The Ultra Wideband chip is a separate component, and no third-party modem estimate is substituted.
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes. Omission alone is not proof that all app or external workflows are impossible.
Not verified
Log recording
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe checked recording list does not establish a named log capture format. No negative or pro-workflow score is manufactured.
Not verified
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Apple iPhone 16

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight170 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple lists device grams, not parcel mass or the weight of accessories. Size and weight can vary with configuration and manufacture.

Apple
Width71.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the labelled chassis width. A larger value is not inherently preferable.

Apple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the labelled depth as chassis thickness, without inventing camera-bump depth.

Apple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area or the standard-rectangle diagonal.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

This is the separately labelled outdoor peak, not typical or HDR brightness and not an independent measurement.

Apple
Claimed video playback22 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Uses the first local-video up-to claim, not the separate streamed-video or audio claim. It is not mixed-use endurance.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Apple states up to 50% in around 30 minutes with an adapter rated at 20 W or higher and a USB-C cable. This is not full-charge time or a sustained charging rate. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Support UKApple Newsroom UK
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging are explicitly listed; presence does not establish any measured charging time.

Apple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Apple Support UK
Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Apple lists fixed internal storage options and no removable storage interface.

Apple Support UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK model explicitly supports a physical nano-SIM, establishing that it is not eSIM-only. The different US model remains separate.

Apple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The claim is a controlled IEC 60529 test at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. It is not a permanent waterproof guarantee or liquid-damage warranty.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple publishes 460 ppi directly. A calculation using the rounded 6.1-inch diagonal is not substituted.

Apple
Maximum refresh rateNot verified

Not published

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence

The model index explicitly names two physical cameras, Fusion Main and Ultra Wide. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, so this complete inventory contains no dedicated telephoto lens.

AppleApple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple explicitly describes the main-sensor enabled 2× mode separately from the physical dual-camera system. It is not a dedicated 2× lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The model description explicitly names two physical rear cameras: Ultra Wide and Fusion. The enabled2x crop is not another module.

AppleApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources6
  1. iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GBApple Support UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. iPhone 16 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 PlusApple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. iPhone 16 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  5. Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. iPhone 16 technical specifications — USApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight211 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width77.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.35 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.

Nothing
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rate2.63% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise. 50 divided by 19 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Nothing
Published total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.

Nothing
Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP64Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density387 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Manufacturer list price£399.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
  1. Nothing UK Phone (3a) Pro: selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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