Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (3)
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Nothing Phone (3): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Nothing.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 9.6 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against AMOLED
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 512 GB
- Wireless charging power
- 25 W
- against 15 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,933
- against 2,041
Nothing Phone (3), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 3,000 nits
- Weight
- 218 g
- against 233 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 825 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz Best value | 3.21 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 2 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,331,417 Best value | 2,300,545 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,933 Best value | 2,041 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,223 Best value | 6,833 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 cores at 4.26 GHz and 4 cores at 2.60 GHz. | Octa-core: 1×3.21 GHz Cortex-X4, 3×3.0 GHz Cortex-A720, 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 and 2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A720. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,010 Best value | 4,588 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Orange, Blue, White | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 160.6 mm |
| Weight | 233 g | 218 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91 % Best value | 88.5 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Glass Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B Best value | C |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 180 Best value | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,088 mAh | 5,150 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | 56 h 23 min Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,400 Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,260 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,868 px Best value | 2,800 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 1,000 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Anti-reflective coating, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5 | Gorilla Glass 7i, HDR10+, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Mohs Level 5, Always-On Display, Secondary Display |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | — |
| OS Family | iOS | — |
| OS Version | 26 | — |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 5 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Infrared, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, DLNA, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 4,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,469 € | 799 € Best value |
| Model numbers | iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525 | A024 |
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