Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 15R vs Vivo X Fold6
Compare Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, Nothing Phone (3a), OnePlus 15R and Vivo X Fold6 side by side — see how they stack up on price, camera, battery, performance, display and full specifications, with the winner in each key spec highlighted below.
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🏆 The Verdict — Category Winners
Quick Specs
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 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
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₹24,999
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₹54,999
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| Display | 6.9″ / 120Hz | 6.77″ / 120Hz | 6.83″ / 165Hz | — |
| Max RAM | 12GB / 2048GB | 12GB / 256GB | 16GB / 256GB | — |
| Main Camera | 48.0 MP | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP | — |
| Selfie Camera | 18.0 MP | 16.0 MP | 32.0 MP | — |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 387 ppi | 450 ppi | — |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | — |
| Fast Charging | 40W | 50W | 80W | — |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 38 min | 54 min | 50 min | — |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 4 nm | 4 nm | — |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,600,583 | 780,000 | 1,650,000 | — |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | — | 12.5 hrs | 16.8 hrs | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 3000 nits | 3600 nits | — |
| Spec Score | 96.0/100 | 74.5/100 | 92.0/100 | 81.1/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| IR Blaster | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display | — |
| SIM | Dual Esim | Dual | Dual Esim | — |
| USB | Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | Type-C 2.0 | Type-C 2.0 | — |
✅ Highlighted cells show the better value for that spec (bigger battery, more MP, higher RAM, lower price, lower nm, higher AnTuTu, faster charging).
Expert Review
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 96
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.8/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.4/5
Display
4.7/5
Camera
4.5/5
Performance
4.8/5
Battery
4.6/5
Software
4.6/5
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Nothing Phone (3a) 74.5
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.9/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.4/5
Display
4.0/5
Camera
3.6/5
Performance
3.5/5
Battery
3.9/5
Software
4.0/5
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OnePlus 15R 92
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.6/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.6/5
Display
5.0/5
Camera
4.2/5
Performance
4.6/5
Battery
4.9/5
Software
3.6/5
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Vivo X Fold6 81.1
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.1/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.4/5
Display
3.7/5
Camera
4.7/5
Performance
4.4/5
Battery
3.4/5
Software
3.6/5
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| Specification |
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
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Nothing Phone (3a) ₹24,999
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OnePlus 15R ₹54,999
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| Network | ||||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3526 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3257 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3525 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3527 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3257 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3525 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3527 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Launch | ||||
| Announced | 2025, September 09 | 2025, March 04 | 2025, December 17 | 2026, June 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 19 | Available. Released 2025, March 11 | Released 2025, December 22 | Released 2026, July 01 |
| Body | ||||
| Design score | ||||
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) | 163.4 x 77 x 8.1 mm / 8.3 mm | Unfolded: 157.2 x 145.7 x 4.4 mm or 4.8 mm Folded: 157.2 x 74.3 x 9.4 mm or 9.9 mm |
| Weight | 233 g (8.22 oz) | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 213 gm or 219 gm (7.51 oz) | 228 g or 235 g (8.04 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Glass front (closed), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP rating | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) 3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones) | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP58/IP59 dust protected and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1m for 30 min) |
| Other Details | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | - | - | - |
| Display | ||||
| Display score | ||||
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 1800 nits (HBM), | Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.83 inches, 113.3 cm2 | 8.02 inches, 206.8 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) | 1272 x 2800 pixels | 2312 x 2504 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | - | 19.8:9 | - |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | ~460 ppi density | - | ~450 ppi density | ~425 ppi density |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz, | - | 165Hz | - |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | - | 3600 nits | 5000 nits |
| HDR Support | Yes HDR 10 | - | HDR Vivid, | - |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90.7% screen-to-body ratio | - | ~90.0% | - |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 Anti-reflective coating | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 | - |
| Other Details | - | - | Ultra HDR image support | Cover display: LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision 6.51 inches, 1120 x 2528 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
| Platform | ||||
| Performance score | ||||
| OS | iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.5 | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 Fold |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9500 Super |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium & 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Adreno 829 | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | - | - | 3 nm |
| Memory | ||||
| Card slot | No | No | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Main Camera | ||||
| Camera score | ||||
| Main | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ | 200 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.4", PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.1, 16mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Ultrawide | f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) | - | 1/4.0", 1.12µm | - |
| OIS | - | - | gyro-EIS, OIS | - |
| Flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash | - | LED | - |
| Features | HDR (photo/panorama) | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, Laser AF, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, Dual-LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie Camera | ||||
| Camera score | ||||
| Single | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" | 32 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), AF | 20 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/3.6", 0.7µm Cover camera: 20 MP, f/2.4, 21mm (wide), 1/3.6", 0.7µm |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | - | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | - | - | - |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No | No | No |
| Other Details | - | - | - | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| Comms | ||||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | No | - | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, OTG, Display Port |
| Other Details | DisplayPort | - | - | - |
| Features | ||||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | - | - | - |
| Face Unlock | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery | ||||
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| Type | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model | 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 4823 mAh | - | 7400 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Removable | No | - | No | - |
| Charging | 40 W Wired, PD3.2, | 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min | 80W wired | 80W wired 40W wireless Reverse wired 5W reverse wireless |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 38 Min Wired, 50 Wireless | - | 50 Min | - |
| Wireless Charging | 25W Wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) | - | - | - |
| Reverse Charging | 4.5W reverse wired | - | - | - |
| Charger in Box | No | - | - | - |
| Misc | ||||
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet | Gray, White, Azure |
| Models | A3526 | A059 | CPH2769, CPH2767 | V2545A |
| In the Box | USB-C to USB-C charging cable, a SIM ejector tool, and standard Apple documentation | - | - | - |
| Warranty | 1-year Apple limited warranty and 90 days of complimentary technical support | - | - | - |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg - head 1.19 W/kg - body | - | 1.08 W/kg - head 1.00 W/kg - body | - |
| SAR EU | 1.49 W/kg - head 1.49 W/kg - body | - | - | - |
| Tests | ||||
| Performance | AnTuTu: 2600556 (v10), 2331405 (v11) GeekBench: 10105 (v6) 3DMark: 6010 (Wild Life Extreme) | AnTuTu: 828429 (v10), GeekBench: 3278 (v6), 3DMark: 1064 (Wild Life Extreme) | AnTuTu: 1954910 (v10), 2981677 (v11) GeekBench: 9369 (v6) 3DMark: 5016 (Wild Life Extreme) | - |
| Display | 1005 nits max brightness (measured) | 1273 nits max brightness (measured) | 1204 nits max brightness (measured) | - |
| Loudspeaker | -26.2 LUFS (Good) | -24.1 LUFS (Very good) | -25.7 LUFS (Very good) | - |
| Battery life | Active use score 17:58h | - | Active use score 21:32h | - |
| Bootup Time | - | Active use score 13:40h | - | - |
| EU Label | ||||
| Energy | Class A | Class C | Class A | - |
| Battery | 53:00h endurance, 1000 cycles | 43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles | 77:51h endurance, 1300 cycles | - |
| Free fall | Class B (180 falls) | Class C (90 falls) | Class D (45 falls) | - |
| Repairability | Class C | Class C | Class B | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 96/100. The spec score weighs performance, display, camera, battery and value together, so treat it as a starting point rather than a verdict — the right phone still depends on which of those you care about most.
Nothing Phone (3a) is the most affordable here, starting at ₹24,999. That is ₹30,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.
OnePlus 15R has the largest battery at 7400 mAh. It charges at up to 80W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 2,600,583. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.
OnePlus 15R has the brightest display at 3600 nits peak, with a 165Hz refresh rate. Brightness matters most for outdoor readability; see the Display section below for panel type and resolution.