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Nothing Phone (3) vs Apple iPhone 17

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Nothing256 GB

Phone (3)

6.67″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

256 GB · 12 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434226166Full product profile
Nothing Phone (3) in White, official product viewWhite
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Apple256 GB

iPhone 17

120Hz ProMotion. A 6.3-inch everyday iPhone.

256 GB · Lavender · UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 17 in Lavender, front and rearLavender
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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 (3)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Source 1
iPhone 17Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

The exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.

Source 1
Explore the full specifications
Phone (3)

0.37″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Phone (3)
6.67″
iPhone 17
6.3″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

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

Phone (3)
Not verified
iPhone 17
Up to 30h

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

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

14 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.

Camera system

Phone (3)Main: 50 MP (f/1.68, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.68, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K at 60 fps
iPhone 1748 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Sources
Phone (3)

Details: main 1/1.3" sensor, OIS and EIS, 2x2 OCL PDAF autofocus, 2x in-sensor zoom; periscope 1/2.75" sensor, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 1/2.76" sensor, 114° field of view; front 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view. Video list: Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps (4K per the feature copy), 1080p Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 240/120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night, Macro, Action.

Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications
iPhone 17

Two physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Display specification

Phone (3)6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 2800 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 4500 nits peak
iPhone 176.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz
Sources
Phone (3)

Full published display specification: 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 1260 x 2800 (460 PPI); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 4500 nits peak, 1600 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate.

Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications
iPhone 17

Nominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery and charging

Phone (3)5150 mAh; 65 W wired, 15 W wireless, 5 W reverse wireless, 7.5 W reverse wired
iPhone 17Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Sources
Phone (3)

Full published battery specification: 5150 mAh Si/C Li-ion (UK; 5500 mAh in India only); 65 W wired fast charging; 15 W wireless charging; 5 W reverse wireless charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC4.0, QC3.0, QC2.0, DCP, SDP, CDP, UFCS.

Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications
iPhone 17

Playback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.

iPhone 17 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.

Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Regional SIM / network configuration

Phone (3)Dual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0; NFC
iPhone 17UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Sources
Phone (3)

UK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM supported; SIM mode: dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VoLTE/VoNR; 2G GSM: 850, 900, DCS, PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G NR bands (SA/NSA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4/5/6 GHz tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS; NFC. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications
iPhone 17

UK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.

iPhone 17 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 (120)

Main-camera aperture control

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Fixed f/1.6
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.

iPhone 17 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 (3)Not verified
iPhone 1760 fps
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.

iPhone 17 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 (3)Not verified
iPhone 1760 fps
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Front-camera maximum is independently listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 1730 fps
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Mode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Claimed video playback

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 1730 hours
Sources
Phone (3)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Expandable storage

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17No
Sources
Phone (3)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

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

Wireless connectivity

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Operating system listed in the retained page

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17iOS 26
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.

iPhone 17 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 (3)Not verified
iPhone 17USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Connector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Action mode recording

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Resolution, rate and mode are kept together.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Always-on display

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Expressly named in the exact model specification.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Apple Intelligence

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Named support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Audio Mix

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Named support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Published audio playback

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

No audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Device unlock

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Face ID
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

TrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Cellular modem model

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Body and cover materials

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass back
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Crash Detection

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Support is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

DisplayPort video output

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 1730 fps
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Simultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Dynamic Island

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Expressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Glyph interface

Phone (3)Glyph Matrix
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)

Rear light matrix for notifications, Glyph Toys and games, switched with the Glyph Button. Some functions, such as Caller ID, are marked coming soon.

Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

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

GPU capabilities

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

These named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

HDR peak brightness

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 171600 nits
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Explicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Headphone jack

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17No
Sources
Phone (3)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

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

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

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

Included accessories

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Actual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Log recording

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

No named log-capture format is established by this inventory.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Macro photography

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

48 MP macro photography is expressly named.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Macro video recording

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Macro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

MagSafe support

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

MagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Published minimum brightness

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 171 nits
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Published minimum, not measured low-light comfort.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Native telephoto reach

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 170×
Sources
Phone (3)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

iPhone 17 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 (3)Nothing OS 4 powered by Android 16
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)

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

Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications
iPhone 17

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 (3)Not verified
iPhone 172×
Sources
Phone (3)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

ProRes recording

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Qi2 charging maximum

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 1725 W
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Separately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.

iPhone 17 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 (3)Not verified
iPhone 176.27 in
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Emergency SOS via satellite

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Support is named; service and connection limitations remain.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Spatial video recording

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 171080p at 30 fps
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Mode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Published streamed video playback

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 1727 hours
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Separate streamed-video up-to claim.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

Typical maximum brightness

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 171000 nits
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Explicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

US model distinction

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17US A3258 · eSIM only
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.

Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

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

Wireless networking chip

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 17Apple N1
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

MagSafe charging maximum

Phone (3)Not verified
iPhone 1725 W
Sources
Phone (3)

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Up to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

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

11 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs150 specificationsPhone (3)iPhone 17
WeightDiffers
Sources
218g
177g
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
WidthDiffers
Sources
75.59mm
71.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.99mm
7.95mm
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
160.6 × 75.59 × 8.99 mm (height × width × depth)
149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.
HeightDiffers
Sources
160.6 mm
149.6 mmLabelled height in millimetres.
ColourDiffers
Sources
White
LavenderLavender is a listed finish and the existing maintained image selection; it is not a stock claim.
Form factor
Sources
slab
slabThe physical rigid single-display model description identifies the form.
Colour depth
Sources
10-bit
Not verified
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.67″
6.3″
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
4500 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
3000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
460 ppi
Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 2800 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 4500 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 1260 x 2800 (460 PPI); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 4500 nits peak, 1600 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate.
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 HzNominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)
2622 × 1206Directly published pixel dimensions.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
Not verified
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
4500 nits
Not verified
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
1600 nits
Not verified
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
800 nits
Not verified
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
6.27 inStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
Always-on display
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
YesExpressly named in the exact model specification.
Dynamic Island
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
YesExpressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
1600 nitsExplicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
1000 nitsExplicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.
Published minimum brightness
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
1 nitsPublished minimum, not measured low-light comfort.
DisplayPort video output
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
YesThe USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
3
2
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 50 MP (f/1.68, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.68, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K at 60 fpsDetails: main 1/1.3" sensor, OIS and EIS, 2x2 OCL PDAF autofocus, 2x in-sensor zoom; periscope 1/2.75" sensor, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 1/2.76" sensor, 114° field of view; front 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view. Video list: Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps (4K per the feature copy), 1080p Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 240/120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night, Macro, Action.
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorTwo physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
50 MP
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocusFront-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
3×
Not verified
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
50 MP
Not verified
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
f/1.68
Not verified
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
1/1.3"
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
OIS & EIS
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Auto focus, 2x2 OCL PDAF
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
2x in-sensor zoom
Not verified
Periscope camera — Resolution
Sources
50 MP
Not verified
Periscope camera — Aperture
Sources
f/2.68
Not verified
Periscope camera — Sensor
Sources
1/2.75"
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
50 MP
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Sources
F/2.2
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Sources
1/2.76"
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Sources
114° FOV
Not verified
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
50 MP
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 (2x2 OCL PDAF) and periscope cameras; not stated for the ultra-wide.
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
YesOIS listed for the main and periscope cameras only; the ultra-wide lists none.
YesPositive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
YesSensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed.
Optical-quality reach
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2×The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Fixed f/1.6One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
60 fpsOrdinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.
Front 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
60 fpsFront-camera maximum is independently listed.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsMode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsSimultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.
Audio Mix
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
YesNamed support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.
Camera Control
Sources
Not verified
YesPhysical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
30 hoursPublished video playback · Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
YesMagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
5150 mAh; 65 W wired, 15 W wireless, 5 W reverse wireless, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5150 mAh Si/C Li-ion (UK; 5500 mAh in India only); 65 W wired fast charging; 15 W wireless charging; 5 W reverse wireless charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC4.0, QC3.0, QC2.0, DCP, SDP, CDP, UFCS.
Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WPlayback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.
Battery capacity
Sources
5150 mAhUK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
Not verifiedLithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
65 W
Not verified40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.
Time to around 50% wired charge
Sources
20 minutesUpper-bound manufacturer claim with the 65 W wired charging spec. No adapter is included in the box, and the test adapter and conditions are not given. · 1% to 50%; manufacturer states "under 20 minutes"
20 minutesThe stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
YesReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Not verifiedThe checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.
Battery
Sources
Si/C Li-Ion 5,150 mAh*
Not verified
Battery
Sources
*5500mAh (in India only)
Not verified
Charging
Sources
65 W fast charging
Not verified
Charging
Sources
15 W wireless charging
Not verified
Charging
Sources
5 W reverse wireless charging
Not verified
Charging
Sources
7.5 W reverse wired charging
Not verified
Wireless charging power
Sources
15 W
Not verified
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
27 hoursSeparate streamed-video up-to claim.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
25 WUp to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
25 WSeparately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.
MagSafe support
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
YesMagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.
Published support term
Sources
7 yearsPublished security support term · Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Update support
Sources
5 years of Android updates and 7 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Not verifiedThe retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
iOS 26This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.
Apple Intelligence
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
YesNamed support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
256 GB storageThe maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.
Compared regional modelConfiguration
Sources
Dual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM supported; SIM mode: dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VoLTE/VoNR; 2G GSM: 850, 900, DCS, PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G NR bands (SA/NSA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4/5/6 GHz tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS; NFC. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.
Storage capacity
Sources
256 GB
256 GBA listed internal storage option; free space varies with software and settings.
RAM capacity
Sources
12 GB
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
Flexible AMOLED
OLEDExplicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.
Ingress protection claim
Sources
IP68
IP68Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
eSIM only (UK configuration)
Sources
No
NoThe UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
Published operating system
Sources
Nothing OS 4 powered by Android 16Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Not verified
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
£699Nothing UK store price for White 12+256GB in September 2026 (earlier that month it was on offer at £549). Retailer prices may differ.
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
4 nm TSMC process
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 3.21 GHz
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
1 Prime core, up to 3.2 GHz (Cortex-X4)
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
Sources
7 Performance cores, up to 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A720)
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — GPU
Sources
Qualcomm Adreno 825
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
Sources
Qualcomm AI Engine
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — ISP
Sources
Qualcomm Spectra 18-bit Triple AI ISP
Not verified
Size
Sources
6.67" flexible AMOLED
Not verified
Screen material
Sources
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Not verified
Resolution
Sources
1260 x 2800 (460 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
Protocol
Sources
PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC4.0 / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / DCP / SDP / CDP / UFCS
Not verified
Audio
Sources
3 high-definition mics
Not verified
Audio
Sources
Symmetric stereo speakers
Not verified
SIM card type
Sources
Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
Not verified
e-SIM
Sources
Support
Not verified
SIM mode
Sources
Dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VOLTE/VONR
Not verified
2G GSM
Sources
GSM 850, 900, DCS, PCS
Not verified
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
UMTS B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
Not verified
4G LTE bands
Sources
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
Not verified
5G NR bands
Sources
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA
Not verified
Wi-Fi
Sources
Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G/6G Tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Not verified
Bluetooth
Sources
6.0
Not verified
Location
Sources
L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS
Not verified
NFC
Sources
Support
Not verified
Glyph interface
Sources
Glyph MatrixRear light matrix for notifications, Glyph Toys and games, switched with the Glyph Button. Some functions, such as Caller ID, are marked coming soon.
Not verified
Headphone jack
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Expandable storage
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoFixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
GPU capabilities
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracingThese named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.
Body and cover materials
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass backThe glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.
US model distinction
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
US A3258 · eSIM onlyThe model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.
Action mode recording
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fpsResolution, rate and mode are kept together.
Spatial video recording
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
1080p at 30 fpsMode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.
Macro photography
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Yes48 MP macro photography is expressly named.
Macro video recording
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
YesMacro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.
USB connector and data transfer
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.
Wireless networking chip
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Apple N1N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.
Device unlock
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Face IDTrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.
Included accessories
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentationActual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.
Action button
Sources
Not verified
YesPhysical button expressly identified.
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
YesSupport is named; service and connection limitations remain.
Crash Detection
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
YesSupport is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.
Show unverified (6)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verifiedThe video list gives Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p modes and 4K/1080p time-lapse, and Nothing advertises 4K 60 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verified8K recording · Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verifiedUltra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.
Published audio playback
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNo audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.
Cellular modem model
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.
ProRes recording
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.
Log recording
Sources
Phone (3)No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNo named log-capture format is established by this inventory.
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Nothing Phone (3)

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight218 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width75.59 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.99 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.67 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness4,500 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 rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Upper-bound manufacturer claim with the 65 W wired charging spec. No adapter is included in the box, and the test adapter and conditions are not given. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Nothing
Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.

Nothing
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Reverse wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

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

Nothing
Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density460 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£699.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
  1. Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Apple iPhone 17

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight177 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.

Apple
Thickness7.95 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.

Apple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.

Apple
Claimed video playback30 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.

Apple
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Newsroom UK
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.

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 UK
Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

Apple UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.

AppleApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

Apple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

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

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.

AppleApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£899.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple UK
All sources6
  1. iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. Apple debuts iPhone 17Apple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Buy iPhone 17 256GB LavenderApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  5. iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
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