Verdict: The iPhone 17 offers a better camera system, faster performance, and a more premium design, but at a higher price. The Nothing Phone 2a Plus provides a unique design, fast charging, and a lower price point, making it a great option for budget-conscious Android users. According to CNET, the iPhone 17 has a 'stellar' camera, while the Nothing Phone 2a Plus has a 'good but not great' camera (per CNET review).
iPhone 17 lists at $999 while Nothing Phone 2A Plus lists at $699 — Nothing Phone 2A Plus undercuts iPhone 17 by $300 (43%).
Winner: iPhone 17
iPhone 17: 8.5/10
Nothing Phone 2A Plus: 7.5/10
| iPhone 17 | Nothing Phone 2A Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| display | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2536 pixels | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| processor | Apple A18 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Our pick: iPhone 17.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max features a 6.7-inch 120Hz display and A15 Bionic chip. No confirmed specs or pricing exist yet for the unreleased iPhone 17.
The iPhone 17 Pro remains unreleased with no official specs available. The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 with a 6.3-inch 120Hz display and A18 Pro chip.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch 60Hz OLED screen and A14 Bionic chip. The iPhone 17 Air has no released specs or pricing for comparison.
The iPhone 17 Pro has not been released so no verified specs exist for comparison. The iPhone 13 Pro shipped with a 6.1-inch 120Hz display and A15 Bionic chip.
The iPhone 16 Pro launched with the A18 Pro chip and titanium frame. The iPhone 17 Air has no confirmed specs or pricing.
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