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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Apple iPhone Duo

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Nothing256 GB

Phone (3a) Pro

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

256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Grey · UK 6974434224438Full product profile
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro in Grey, official product view
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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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
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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.

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

0.83″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Phone (3a) Pro
6.77″
iPhone Duo
7.6″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

PER-DISPLAY CLAIMS

Playback on paper.

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

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

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

Phone (3a) ProMain: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.55, OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K
iPhone 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
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

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

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

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

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

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Update policy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Front 4K recording maximum

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Rear camera autofocus

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

Front camera optical stabilisation

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

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

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

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

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Expandable storage

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

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone Duo

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) ProNot verified
iPhone DuoWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
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 security support term

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

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

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

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.

Launch operating system

Phone (3a) ProNot verified
iPhone DuoiOS 27.1
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

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

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Biometric authentication

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

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

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone Duo

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

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications

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

Glyph interface

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

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

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

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

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone Duo

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

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

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone Duo

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

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications

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

Open thickness

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

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

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

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

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

Optical-quality zoom

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

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone Duo

Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications

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

Outer display

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

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Reverse wireless charging

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

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

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

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.

Claimed streamed video

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Typical use

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

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

US specification difference

Phone (3a) ProNot verified
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.
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

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

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone Duo

Compatible charger and adapter required.

Apple UK iPhone Duo technical specifications

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.

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

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

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

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
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