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Apple iPhone Duo vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone Duo

7.6″ · 120 Hz

256 GB · Night Sky · UK A3720 · dual eSIM · MK2E4QN/ARelease: 23 Oct 2026Full product profile
iPhone Duo in Night Sky, official Apple front and rear product views; open folding display shown
88%Spec
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Nothing256 GB

Phone (3a) Pro

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

256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Grey · UK 6974434224438Full product profile
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESMore evidence is needed.

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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.

iPhone DuoApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Source 1
Phone (3a) ProSnapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
Source 1
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iPhone Duo

0.83″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone Duo
7.6″
Phone (3a) Pro
6.77″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

PER-DISPLAY CLAIMS

Playback on paper.

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

iPhone Duo
31 hours (inner display) · 44 hours (outer display)
Phone (3a) Pro
Not verified

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

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

18 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Camera system

iPhone DuoMain: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 12 MP (cover), under-display camera (inner); Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Phone (3a) ProMain: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.55, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro

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

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

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

Display specification

iPhone DuoMain: 7.6-inch OLED, 2670 × 1878; Cover: 5.4-inch OLED, 2034 × 1398; both up to 120 Hz, 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Phone (3a) Pro6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak
Sources
iPhone Duo

Inner 430 ppi, cover 460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh on both displays.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

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

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

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Update policy

iPhone DuoNo fixed update period published; ships with iOS 27.1
Phone (3a) Pro3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro

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

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

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Battery and charging

iPhone DuoUp to 31 h video (44 h on cover screen); fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wireless
Phone (3a) Pro5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
Sources
iPhone Duo

Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 50% in around 20 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

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

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

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

Show 12 more verified differences
Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Regional SIM / network configuration

iPhone DuoUK model A3720; eSIM only
Phone (3a) ProDual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
Sources
iPhone Duo

Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

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

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

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (106)

Rear 4K recording maximum

iPhone Duo120 fps
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Front 4K recording maximum

iPhone Duo60 fps
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

Outer 12 MP Center Stage camera. The inner under-display FaceTime camera records up to 1080p at 60 fps.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Rear camera autofocus

iPhone DuoNot verified
Phone (3a) ProYes
Sources
iPhone Duo

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Pro

Stated for the main (Dual pixel PDAF) and periscope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.

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

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

Front camera optical stabilisation

iPhone DuoNot verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Pro

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

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

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

Claimed video playback

iPhone Duo31 hours (inner display) · 44 hours (outer display)
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

Apple UK local-video claim; inner display. The 44-hour outer-display claim is a different mode. Different mode from the 31-hour inner-display claim. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

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

Expandable storage

iPhone DuoNot verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

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

Wireless connectivity

iPhone DuoWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Published support term

iPhone DuoNot verified
Phone (3a) Pro6 years
Sources
iPhone Duo

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Pro

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

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

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

Launch operating system

iPhone DuoiOS 27.1
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Connections

iPhone DuoUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Stylus support

iPhone DuoApple Pencil (USB-C), announced for later in 2026
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

Apple says support arrives later this year on either display, so it may not be available at launch.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsApple announces iPhone Duo
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Biometric authentication

iPhone DuoTouch ID in the side button
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Cellular modem

iPhone DuoApple C2
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3720.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Glyph interface

iPhone DuoNot verified
Phone (3a) ProGlyph Interface light patterns
Sources
iPhone Duo

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Pro

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

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

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

Headphone jack

iPhone DuoNot verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

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

Native telephoto reach

iPhone Duo0×
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

No dedicated telephoto module; the 2× mode is a crop.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

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

Open thickness

iPhone Duo5.2 mm
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Open width

iPhone Duo164.6 mm
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Published operating system

iPhone DuoNot verified
Phone (3a) ProNothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15
Sources
iPhone Duo

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Pro

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

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

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

Optical-quality zoom

iPhone Duo2×
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

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

Outer display

iPhone Duo5.4-inch OLED · 1398 × 2034 · 460 ppi · up to 120 Hz
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Published professional camera workflows

iPhone Duo0
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

The existing capability model counts RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple does not list these four workflows in the complete Duo photo/video specifications.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone DuoNot verified
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Pro

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

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

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

Claimed streamed video

iPhone Duo26 hours (inner display)
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

Inner display. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

Typical use

iPhone Duo24 hours
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

Apple typical-use claim based on equal use of the inner and outer displays; distinct from video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

US specification difference

iPhone DuoUS model A3447 is also eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); its video-playback claims match the UK model.
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

MagSafe / Qi2 charging

iPhone Duo25 W
Phone (3a) ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone Duo

Compatible charger and adapter required.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications
Phone (3a) Pro

No source recorded for this side.

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

4 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT THE SCORE COVERS

Score breakdown

Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.

iPhone Duo Phone (3a) Pro
Display explainediPhone Duo leads

iPhone Duo: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Phone (3a) Pro: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

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Full specifications

All specs134 specificationsiPhone DuoPhone (3a) Pro
WeightDiffers
Sources
254g
211g
WidthDiffers
Sources
84.1mm
Closed width
77.5mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
11.3mm
Closed thickness
8.35mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
Closed: 117.8 × 84.1 × 11.3 mm; open: 117.8 × 164.6 × 5.2 mm (height × width × thickness)
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
117.8 mm
163.5 mm
Form factorDiffers
Sources
foldable
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Night Sky
Grey
Open width
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
164.6 mm
Not verified
Open thickness
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
5.2 mm
Not verified
Colour depth
Sources
Not verified
10-bit
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
7.6″
Inner display size · Inner display when open; outer display is 5.4 inches.
6.77″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
430 ppi
Inner pixel density
387 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
Main: 7.6-inch OLED, 2670 × 1878; Cover: 5.4-inch OLED, 2034 × 1398; both up to 120 Hz, 3000 nits peak (outdoor)Inner 430 ppi, cover 460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh on both displays.
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.
Outer display
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
5.4-inch OLED · 1398 × 2034 · 460 ppi · up to 120 Hz
Not verified
Display resolution
Sources
Not verified
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Pixel density
Sources
Not verified
387 ppi
Display technology
Sources
Not verified
Flexible AMOLED
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
Not verified
3000 nits
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
Not verified
1300 nits
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
Not verified
800 nits
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
No dedicated lensNo dedicated telephoto module; the 2× mode is a crop.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
2
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
Main: 48 MP (f/1.6, OIS), 2x crop mode; Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 12 MP (cover), under-display camera (inner); Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.55, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4KThe 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.56" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, dual pixel PDAF autofocus; periscope 70 mm, 1/1.95" sensor, 33.6° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
2×Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
Outer: 12 MP Center Stage, f/2.2. Inner: under-display FaceTime camera, f/1.8; resolution not published.
50 MP
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
0The existing capability model counts RAW stills, professional codecs, log capture and external production tools. Apple does not list these four workflows in the complete Duo photo/video specifications.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSensor-shift OIS is stated for the 48 MP Fusion Main (including its 2× mode); the Ultra Wide lists no OIS.
Yes
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
120 fps100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
60 fpsOuter 12 MP Center Stage camera. The inner under-display FaceTime camera records up to 1080p at 60 fps.
Not verified
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
Not verified
3×
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
50 MP
Main camera — Focal length
Sources
Not verified
24 mm
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
F/1.88
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/1.56"
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
84.5° FOV
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
Auto focus
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
Dual pixel PDAF
Periscope camera — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
50 MP
Periscope camera — Focal length
Sources
Not verified
70 mm
Periscope camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
F/2.55
Periscope camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/1.95"
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
33.6° FOV
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
Autofocus
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
3x optical zoom
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
6x in-sensor zoom
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
60x ultra zoom
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
8 MP
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
Sources
Not verified
15 mm
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
F/2.2
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/4"
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
120° FOV
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
50 MP
Front camera — Focal length
Sources
Not verified
24 mm
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
F/2.2
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/2.76"
Front camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
81.2° FOV
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
Not verified
YesStated for the main (Dual pixel PDAF) and periscope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verified
YesOIS listed for the main and periscope cameras; the ultra-wide lists none.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
31 hours (inner display) · 44 hours (outer display)Apple UK local-video claim; inner display. The 44-hour outer-display claim is a different mode. Different mode from the 31-hour inner-display claim. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 31 h video (44 h on cover screen); fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 50% in around 20 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple claims, not independent tests.
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.
Claimed streamed video
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
26 hours (inner display)Inner display. Published per display. Neither figure is a like-for-like match for a single-screen phone's claim, so it is not ranked against one.
Not verified
Claimed charge time to 50%Differs
Sources
20 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter.
19 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
MagSafe / Qi2 charging
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
25 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
Not verified
Typical use
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
24 hoursApple typical-use claim based on equal use of the inner and outer displays; distinct from video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Not verified
UK battery capacity
Sources
Not verified
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Wired charging power
Sources
Not verified
50 W
Charging speed — Charging speed
Sources
Not verified
50 W
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Sources
Not verified
7.5 W
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Sources
Not verified
56 minutes
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Sources
Not verified
19 minutes
Published support term
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
6 yearsPublished security support term · Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
No fixed update period published; ships with iOS 27.1
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.
Launch operating system
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Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
iOS 27.1
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
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Apple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
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RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
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UK model A3720; eSIM onlyDual eSIM (two active eSIMs); no physical SIM slot; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier eSIM support needs confirming with your network.
Dual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: yes (excluding India); Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Storage
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256 GB
256 GB
RAM
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Not verifiedNot published by Apple.
12 GB
Ingress protection ratingDiffers
Sources
IP68Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
IP64
eSIM onlyDiffers
Sources
Yes
No
Connections
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Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
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Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
Not verified
Biometric authentication
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Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Touch ID in the side button
Not verified
Announced
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Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
2026-09-09
Not verified
Pre-orders open
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Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
2026-10-16
Not verified
Announced availability
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Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
2026-10-23
Not verified
UK manufacturer reference priceDiffers
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£1,999Announced 256 GB configuration price; not a current retailer offer.
£399Nothing UK store price for Grey 12+256GB (pickup only) in September 2026; the store showed it as sold out. Retailer prices may differ.
US specification difference
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Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
US model A3447 is also eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); its video-playback claims match the UK model.
Not verified
Cellular modem
Sources
Phone (3a) ProNo source recorded
Apple C2Listed in the UK Mobile and Wireless section for model A3720.
Not verified
Stylus support
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Apple Pencil (USB-C), announced for later in 2026Apple says support arrives later this year on either display, so it may not be available at launch.
Not verified
Panel technology
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Not verified
Flexible AMOLED
Published operating system
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Not verified
Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
Sources
Not verified
Up to 2.5 GHz
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
Sources
Not verified
8-core
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
Sources
Not verified
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Size
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Not verified
6.77"
Screen material
Sources
Not verified
Panda glass
Resolution
Sources
Not verified
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Colors
Sources
Not verified
1.07 billion
Contrast ratio
Sources
Not verified
1,000,000:1
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Sources
Not verified
120 Hz
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
Sources
Not verified
1000 Hz
Refresh — PWM frequency
Sources
Not verified
2160 Hz
SIM — Dual SIM
Sources
Not verified
Yes
SIM — SIM size
Sources
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM — e-SIM
Sources
Not verified
Yes (excluding India)
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Sources
Not verified
4x4 MIMO
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Sources
Not verified
Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
SIM — 5G NR band
Sources
Not verified
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Sources
Not verified
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
Not verified
1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
SIM — 2G GSM
Sources
Not verified
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Sources
Not verified
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Sources
Not verified
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Sources
Not verified
Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Not verified
Yes
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Not verified
Supporting Google Pay
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
GPS (L1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
GLONASS (G1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
BDS (B1I)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
GALILEO (E1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
QZSS (L1)
Glyph interface
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Not verified
Glyph Interface light patternsRear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Show unverified (6)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verifiedNothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Reverse wireless charging
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Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
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.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Not verified
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Front camera optical stabilisation
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Not verified
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
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Apple iPhone Duo

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Your weighted score87.8 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(87.75 × 1) ÷ 1

Display87.8 / 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 coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Apple
Pixel densitySource value: 430
65.00 × 35% = 22.75

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

Apple
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Apple

Category score = 40.00 + 22.75 + 25.00 = 87.75

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

Video playback is published per display (inner and outer screens), so no single figure is comparable with a single-screen phone's claim.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: A playback claim for the whole phone.

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
Weight254 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width84.1 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Closed width

Apple
Thickness11.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Closed thickness

Apple
Display size7.6 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Inner display when open; outer display is 5.4 inches.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.

Apple
Claimed video playback31 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple UK local-video claim; inner display. The 44-hour outer-display claim is a different mode.

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

Apple claim with a separately sold 60W-capable adapter. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published 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 controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density430 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

No dedicated telephoto module; the 2× mode is a crop.

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

Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£1,999.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources4
  1. Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specificationsApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
  2. Apple US iPhone Duo technical specificationsApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
  3. Apple UK iPhone Duo, 256 GB, Night SkyApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026
  4. Apple announces iPhone DuoApple · accessed 9 Sept 2026

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

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 coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Nothing
Pixel densitySource value: 387
43.50 × 35% = 15.23

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

Nothing
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Nothing

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

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

Nothing
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

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

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

Nothing
Published total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

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

Nothing
Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

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

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

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