Nothing256 GB
Phone (3a)
6.77″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Black · UK 6974434224292Full product profile
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the Phone (3a) if…
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 32 vs 18 MP Source: Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.77″ screen Source: Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you need a physical SIM slot; the other is eSIM-only Source: Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the iPhone Air if…
- you want a lighter phone: 165 g vs 208 g Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a thinner body: 5.64 vs 8.35 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.5″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the higher IP68 water-resistance class (vs IP64) Source: Apple UK iPhone Air technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Compare the actual changes
Make it personal How are scores calculated?Important features fall outside this scoring model.
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iPhone Air
6.5″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · Space Black · UK A3517 · dual eSIM · MG2L4QN/AFull product profile
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESMore evidence is needed.
Change what matters An overall lead needs at least 2 scored categories verified on both phones; only display can be compared here. Compare the actual figures below.
Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring
Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.
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; scores cover published capabilities only. 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)
0.27″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- Phone (3a)
- 6.77″
- iPhone Air
- 6.5″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- Phone (3a)
- Not verified
- iPhone Air
- Up to 27h
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
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 factsPhone (3a)Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
iPhone AirApple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Claimed charge time to 50%
Phone (3a)19 minutes
iPhone Air30 minutes
Sources
Phone (3a)
Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
Phone (3a)Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 2x optical zoom (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K
iPhone AirMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Sources
Phone (3a)
The 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telephoto (Nothing: telescope camera) 50 mm, 1/2.75" sensor, 49.5° field of view, EIS only, autofocus, 4x in-sensor and 30x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 22 mm, 1/3.44" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
Phone (3a)6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak
iPhone Air6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Sources
Phone (3a)
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): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update policy
Phone (3a)3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
iPhone AirNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Sources
Phone (3a)
The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Battery and charging
Phone (3a)5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
iPhone AirUp to 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wireless
Sources
Phone (3a)
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): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
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Display resolution
Phone (3a)1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
iPhone Air2736 × 1260
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
eSIM only
Phone (3a)No
iPhone AirYes
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
Phone (3a)32 MP
iPhone Air18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Ingress protection rating
In Visual factsPhone (3a)IP64
iPhone AirIP68
Sources
iPhone Air
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
Phone (3a)Flexible AMOLED
iPhone AirOLED
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
Phone (3a)387 ppi
iPhone Air460 ppi
Sources
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
Phone (3a)3
iPhone Air1
Sources
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
Phone (3a)6.77 in
iPhone Air6.5 in
Sources
iPhone Air
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Thickness
Phone (3a)8.35 mm
iPhone Air5.64 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsPhone (3a)208 g
iPhone Air165 g
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
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)163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
iPhone Air156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (2)
Height
Phone (3a)163.5 mm
iPhone Air156.2 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
Phone (3a)77.5 mm
iPhone Air74.7 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
Phone (3a)Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
iPhone AirUK model A3517; eSIM only
Sources
Phone (3a)
UK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; 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): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (97)
Rear 4K recording maximum
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone Air60 fps
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone Air60 fps
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Phone (3a)Yes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
OIS listed for the main camera only; the telescope camera lists EIS, and the ultra-wide lists no stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
Phone (3a)Yes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Stated for the main and telescope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone AirYes
Sources
Phone (3a)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed video playback
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone Air27 hours
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
UK battery capacity
Phone (3a)5000 mAh
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Capacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wired charging power
Phone (3a)50 W
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM
Phone (3a)12 GB
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless connectivity
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone AirWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published security support term
Phone (3a)6 years
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Listed operating system
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone AiriOS 26
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB connection
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone AirUSB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone AirFace ID
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone AirApple C1X
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Glyph interface
Phone (3a)Glyph Interface light patterns
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Rear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
Phone (3a)12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
iPhone AirRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Sources
One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Native telephoto reach
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone Air0×
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published operating system
Phone (3a)Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
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)Not verified
iPhone Air2×
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Phone (3a)2×
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Pixel density
Phone (3a)387 ppi
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone Air0
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone Air
Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsiPhone Air
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Phone (3a)1300 nits
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Brightness — Peak brightness
Phone (3a)3000 nits
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Brightness — Typical brightness
Phone (3a)800 nits
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Phone (3a)56 minutes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Phone (3a)19 minutes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — Charging speed
Phone (3a)50 W
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Phone (3a)7.5 W
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colors
Phone (3a)1.07 billion
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Colour depth
Phone (3a)10-bit
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Contrast ratio
Phone (3a)1,000,000:1
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display technology
Phone (3a)Flexible AMOLED
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Aperture
Phone (3a)F/2.2
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Features
Phone (3a)81.2° FOV
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Focal length
Phone (3a)22 mm
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Resolution
Phone (3a)32 MP
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera — Sensor
Phone (3a)1/3.44"
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Aperture
Phone (3a)F/1.88
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)84.5° FOV
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)OIS & EIS
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Features
Phone (3a)Auto focus
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Focal length
Phone (3a)24 mm
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Resolution
Phone (3a)50 MP
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Main camera — Sensor
Phone (3a)1/1.57"
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Phone (3a)120 Hz
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Refresh — PWM frequency
Phone (3a)2160 Hz
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
Phone (3a)1000 Hz
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Resolution
Phone (3a)1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Screen material
Phone (3a)Panda glass
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 2G GSM
Phone (3a)850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Phone (3a)1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Phone (3a)1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — 5G NR band
Phone (3a)n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — Dual SIM
Phone (3a)Yes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — e-SIM
Phone (3a)Japan only
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Phone (3a)Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Phone (3a)4x4 MIMO
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
SIM — SIM size
Phone (3a)Nano-SIM (4FF)
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Size
Phone (3a)6.77"
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
Phone (3a)Up to 2.5 GHz
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
Phone (3a)8-core
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
Phone (3a)4 nm TSMC process (N4)
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Aperture
Phone (3a)F/2.0
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)49.5° FOV
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)EIS
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)Autofocus
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)2x optical zoom
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)4x in-sensor zoom
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Features
Phone (3a)30x ultra zoom
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Focal length
Phone (3a)50 mm
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Resolution
Phone (3a)50 MP
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Telescope camera — Sensor
Phone (3a)1/2.75"
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Phone (3a)F/2.2
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Phone (3a)120° FOV
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
Phone (3a)15 mm
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Phone (3a)8 MP
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Phone (3a)1/4"
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Phone (3a)Bluetooth 5.4
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)GPS (L1)
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)GLONASS (G1)
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)BDS (B1I)
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)GALILEO (E1)
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — GPS
Phone (3a)QZSS (L1)
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — NFC
Phone (3a)Yes
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — NFC
Phone (3a)Supporting Google Pay
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Phone (3a)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Phone (3a)Wi-Fi 6
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
iPhone Air
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed streamed video
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone Air22 hours
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K video recording
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone AirNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a)
Nothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone AirYes
Sources
Phone (3a)
Not stated by the manufacturer.
Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Phone (3a)Not verified
iPhone Air20 W
Sources
Phone (3a)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
5 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Score breakdown
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Phone (3a) iPhone Air
Display explainediPhone Air leads
Phone (3a): Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
iPhone Air: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
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All specs124 specificationsPhone (3a)iPhone Air
Phone (3a)iPhone AirWeightDiffers
208g
165g
WidthDiffers
77.5mm
74.7mm
ThicknessDiffers
8.35mm
5.64mm
DimensionsDiffers
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm (height × width × thickness)
HeightDiffers
163.5 mm
156.2 mm
ColourDiffers
Sources
Black
Space Black
Form factor
slab
slab
Colour depth
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
10-bit
Not verified
Screen sizeDiffers
6.77″
6.5″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Outdoor peak claim.
Pixel densityDiffers
387 ppi
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion.
Display specificationDiffers
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.
6.5-inch OLED; 2736 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh; 1,000 nits typical and 1,600 nits HDR peak.
Display resolutionDiffers
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
2736 × 1260
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
387 ppi
Not verified
Display technology
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Flexible AMOLED
Not verified
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
3000 nits
Not verified
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1300 nits
Not verified
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
800 nits
Not verified
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
3
1
Camera systemDiffers
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 2x optical zoom (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4KThe 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telephoto (Nothing: telescope camera) 50 mm, 1/2.75" sensor, 49.5° field of view, EIS only, autofocus, 4x in-sensor and 30x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 22 mm, 1/3.44" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 60 fps
Front cameraDiffers
32 MP
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
2×
Not verified
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
50 MP
Not verified
Main camera — Focal length
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
24 mm
Not verified
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
F/1.88
Not verified
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1/1.57"
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
84.5° FOV
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
OIS & EIS
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Auto focus
Not verified
Telescope camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
50 MP
Not verified
Telescope camera — Focal length
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
50 mm
Not verified
Telescope camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
F/2.0
Not verified
Telescope camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1/2.75"
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
49.5° FOV
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
EIS
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Autofocus
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
2x optical zoom
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
4x in-sensor zoom
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
30x ultra zoom
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
8 MP
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
15 mm
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
F/2.2
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1/4"
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
120° FOV
Not verified
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
32 MP
Not verified
Front camera — Focal length
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
22 mm
Not verified
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
F/2.2
Not verified
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1/3.44"
Not verified
Front camera — Features
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
81.2° FOV
Not verified
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesStated for the main and telescope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
Not verified
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
YesOIS listed for the main camera only; the telescope camera lists EIS, and the ultra-wide lists no stabilisation.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Yes
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main, the only rear camera.
Front camera autofocus
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Yes
Optical-quality crop reach
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2×Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
0Versus counts four workflow types: RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple lists HEIF/JPEG photos and HEVC/H.264 video, and none of the four workflows.
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
60 fpsManufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
27 hoursClaimed local video playback · Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
Wireless charging
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
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 27 h video; fast wired charging (20 W+ adapter), 20 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 22 h streamed video; up to 50% in 30 minutes with a separately sold 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 20 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
UK battery capacity
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Not verified
Wired charging power
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
50 W
Not verified
Time to 50% wired chargeDiffers
19 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
30 minutesApple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter.
Charging speed — Charging speed
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
50 W
Not verified
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
7.5 W
Not verified
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
56 minutes
Not verified
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
19 minutes
Not verified
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
22 hoursApple UK up-to claim.
MagSafe / Qi2 power
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
20 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
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 policyDiffers
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.
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 26
Listed operating system
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
iOS 26
ChipsetDiffers
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
Apple A19 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 5 GPU cores · 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; 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 model A3517; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Storage
Sources
256 GB
256 GB
RAM
12 GB
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Panel technologyDiffers
Flexible AMOLED
OLED
Ingress protectionDiffers
IP64
IP68Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
eSIM onlyDiffers
No
Yes
Published operating system
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Not verified
Apple UK reference priceDiffers
Sources
£329Nothing UK store price for Black 12+256GB in September 2026; the store showed it as sold out. Retailer prices may differ.
£1,099Apple UK price for the 256 GB model in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Up to 2.5 GHz
Not verified
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
8-core
Not verified
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Not verified
Size
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
6.77"
Not verified
Screen material
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Panda glass
Not verified
Resolution
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Not verified
Colors
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1.07 billion
Not verified
Contrast ratio
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1,000,000:1
Not verified
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
120 Hz
Not verified
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1000 Hz
Not verified
Refresh — PWM frequency
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
2160 Hz
Not verified
SIM — Dual SIM
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
SIM — SIM size
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Nano-SIM (4FF)
Not verified
SIM — e-SIM
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Japan only
Not verified
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
4x4 MIMO
Not verified
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
Not verified
SIM — 5G NR band
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
Not verified
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
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
iPhone AirNo source recorded
1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
Not verified
SIM — 2G GSM
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Not verified
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
Not verified
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Wi-Fi 6
Not verified
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Bluetooth 5.4
Not verified
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Supporting Google Pay
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
GPS (L1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
GLONASS (G1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
BDS (B1I)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
GALILEO (E1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
QZSS (L1)
Not verified
Glyph interface
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Glyph Interface light patternsRear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Not verified
USB connection
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
USB-C; USB 2 data up to 480 Mb/s
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · second-generation UWB
Device unlock
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Face ID
Cellular modem
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Apple C1XListed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3517.
Show unverified (5)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Not verifiedNothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone AirNo source recorded
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verified
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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How we calculate scoresNothing Phone (3a)
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score80.2 / 100Selected categories: Display.
(80.23 × 1) ÷ 1
Display80.2 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
NothingPixel densitySource value: 387
43.50 × 35% = 15.23Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
NothingCategory score = 40.00 + 15.23 + 25.00 = 80.23
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
BatteryNot scored
Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Playback and charging conditions.
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight208 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.
NothingClaimed 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.
NothingPublished total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
NothingHeadphone 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
Manufacturer list price£329.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
- Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
Apple iPhone Air
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Your weighted score93.0 / 100Selected categories: Display.
(93.00 × 1 + 73.47 × 0) ÷ 1
Display93.0 / 100
Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.
Selected weight: 1.
medium confidence · 100% model coveragePublished peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.
ApplePixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.
AppleCategory score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00
CameraNot scored
Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.
Battery73.5 / 100
Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.
Not included in your current weighted score.
low confidence · 100% model coverageManufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleManufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
AppleCategory score = 50.14 + 23.33 = 73.47
PerformanceNot scored
Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Independent benchmarks.
LongevityNot scored
The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.
Not included in your current weighted score.
Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.
Specifications & verification
Weight165 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width74.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness5.64 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.5 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
AppleClaimed video playback27 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK up-to claim, without an external battery; not mixed-use battery life.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim using a separately sold 20W or higher USB-C adapter. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple laboratory condition: 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
The 2× mode crops the main sensor; there is no dedicated telephoto module.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor crop mode, not a separate telephoto lens.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list price£1,099.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources3
- Apple UK iPhone Air technical specificationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone Air configurationsApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
- iPhone Air exact UK configurationApple · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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