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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Apple iPhone 16

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

Phone (3a) ProSnapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
Source 1
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
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Phone (3a) Pro

0.67″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Phone (3a) Pro
6.77″
iPhone 16
6.1″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

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

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

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

Claimed charge time to 50%

Phone (3a) Pro19 minutes
iPhone 1630 minutes
Sources
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
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

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

Camera system

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
iPhone 1648 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 12 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Sources
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
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

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

Display specification

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery and charging

Phone (3a) Pro5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
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
Sources
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
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

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

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

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

Regional SIM / network configuration

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

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

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Front camera optical stabilisation

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

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

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

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

Rear Cinematic video at 4K HDR

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Claimed video playback

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

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

UK battery capacity

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

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

Expandable storage

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

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16

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

iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GB

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

Wireless connectivity

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Update policy

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

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

Published security support term

Phone (3a) Pro6 years
iPhone 16Not verified
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

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

USB connector and data transfer

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Action mode recording

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

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16

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

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

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

Apple Intelligence

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Published audio playback

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

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16

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

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

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

Device unlock

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Camera Control

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Cellular modem model

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Body and cover materials

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Crash Detection

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

DisplayPort video output

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Dynamic Island

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Glyph interface

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

HDR peak brightness

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

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16

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

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

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

Headphone jack

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

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16

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

iPhone 16 — Original Technical Specifications, including 256GB

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

Included accessories

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Log recording

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Macro photography

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

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16

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

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

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

Macro video recording

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

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16

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

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

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

MagSafe support

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Published minimum brightness

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

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16

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

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

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

Native telephoto reach

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

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Published operating system

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

Optical-quality zoom

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

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

ProRes recording

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Qi2 charging maximum

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Display diagonal before rounded corners

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Reverse wireless charging

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

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

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

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

Emergency SOS via satellite

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Spatial video recording

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Published streamed video playback

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

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16

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

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

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

Typical maximum brightness

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

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16

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

iPhone 16 technical specifications — UK

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

US model distinction

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

MagSafe charging maximum

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

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
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