Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (3a) vs Realme Narzo 80x 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Vivo X Fold6

Compare Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, Nothing Phone (3a), Realme Narzo 80x 5G, Samsung Galaxy A55 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.

× Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

× Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing

Nothing Phone (3a)

₹24,999

× Realme Narzo 80x 5G

Realme

Realme Narzo 80x 5G

₹9,999

× Samsung Galaxy A55

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A55

× Vivo X Fold6

Vivo

Vivo X Fold6

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🏆 The Verdict — Category Winners

Quick Specs

  × Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
× Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
× Realme Narzo 80x 5G
Realme Narzo 80x 5G
× Samsung Galaxy A55
Samsung Galaxy A55
× Vivo X Fold6
Vivo X Fold6
Price & Best Deals
₹24,999
₹9,999
Display 6.9″ / 120Hz 6.77″ / 120Hz 6.72″ / 120Hz 6.6″ / 120Hz
Max RAM 12GB / 2048GB 12GB / 256GB 8GB / 128GB
Main Camera 48.0 MP 50.0 MP 50.0 MP 50.0 MP
Selfie Camera 18.0 MP 16.0 MP 8.0 MP 32.0 MP
Pixel Density 460 ppi 387 ppi 264 ppi
Battery 4823 mAh 5000 mAh 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Fast Charging 40W 50W 45W 25W
Charging Time (20-100%) 38 min 54 min 75 min
Fabrication 3 nm 4 nm 6 nm
AnTuTu Score 2,600,583 780,000 480,000 655,890
Battery Life (PCMark) 12.5 hrs 16.2 hrs
Peak Brightness 3000 nits 3000 nits 600 nits
Spec Score 96.0/100 74.5/100 58.0/100 73.6/100 81.1/100
5G Yes Yes Yes Yes No
NFC Yes Yes No No No
3.5mm Jack No No Yes No No
Stereo Speakers Yes Yes No Yes No
Fingerprint Under Display Under Display Side Under Display
SIM Dual Esim Dual Dual Dual Esim
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 2.0 Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

✅ 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

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

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

Realme Narzo 80x 5G

58
Spec Score / 100
3.3/5
Overall Rating
Design 3.2/5
Display 3.3/5
Camera 3.0/5
Performance 3.0/5
Battery 4.4/5
Software 3.4/5

Samsung Galaxy A55

73.6
Spec Score / 100
3.7/5
Overall Rating
Design 4.1/5
Display 3.8/5
Camera 4.0/5
Performance 3.2/5
Battery 3.5/5
Software 4.0/5

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
5 phones compared
Specification × Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
× Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
₹24,999
× Realme Narzo 80x 5G
Realme Narzo 80x 5G
₹9,999
× Samsung Galaxy A55
Samsung Galaxy A55
× Vivo X Fold6
Vivo X Fold6
Network
Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G GSM / HSPA / 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 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 850/900/1900/2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 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, 5, 8, 40, 41 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 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, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 3, 28, 78 SA/NSA 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 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 HSPA, LTE, 5G
SIM 1 bands - - - 5G bands, 4G bands -
SIM 2 bands - - - 5G bands, 4G bands -
Launch
Announced 2025, September 09 2025, March 04 2025, April 09 2024, March 11 2026, June 26
Status Available. Released 2025, September 19 Available. Released 2025, March 11 Available. Released 2025, April 11 Available. Released 2024, March 15 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) 165.7 x 76.2 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.31 in) 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) 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) 197 g (6.95 oz) 213 grams 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 Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass) 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 SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) 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/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m 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) - * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions aluminum frame -
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) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 950 nits (peak) Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 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) 6.72 inches, 109.0 cm2 (~86.3% screen-to-body ratio) 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) 8.02 inches, 206.8 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1320 x 2868 pixels, 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~392 ppi density) 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) 2312 x 2504 pixels
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 - - - -
Pixel Density (PPI) ~460 ppi density - - - ~425 ppi density
Refresh Rate 120Hz, - - 120 Hz -
Peak Brightness 3000 nits - - - 5000 nits
HDR Support Yes HDR 10 - - - -
Screen-to-Body Ratio ~90.7% screen-to-body ratio - - - -
Protection Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 Anti-reflective coating Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support ArmorShell glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ -
Other Details - - - - 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 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 Android 16, OriginOS 6 Fold
Chipset Apple A19 Pro Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) Exynos 1480 (4 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 (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) 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) Mali-G57 MC2 Xclipse 530 Mali-G1 Ultra MC12
Architecture - - - 64 bit -
Fabrication 3 nm - - 4 nm 3 nm
Memory
Card slot No No microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) No
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
RAM Type - - - LPDDR5 -
Storage Type NVMe UFS 2.2 - - 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, 27mm (wide), 2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) 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) - - - -
Flash Dual-LED dual-tone flash - - - -
Features HDR (photo/panorama) LED flash, panorama, HDR LED flash, HDR, panorama LED flash, panorama, HDR 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 1080p@30/60fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS 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" Yes 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm 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 - Panorama - HDR
Video 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers Yes Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers
Stereo Speakers Yes - - - -
3.5mm jack No No No No No
Other Details - - 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio - 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, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct 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 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5), GLONASS
NFC Yes Yes No Yes (market/region dependent) Yes
Infrared port No - - No Yes
Radio No No Unspecified 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 2.0 USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, OTG, Display Port
USB OTG - - - Yes -
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 (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Fingerprint , accelerometer, gyro, compass,Virtual proximity sensing Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint Sensor Yes - - under display, optical -
Face Unlock Yes - - - -
Battery
Battery score
Type Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model 5000 mAh - Li-Ion Si/C Li-Ion
Capacity 4823 mAh - 6000 mAh 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Removable No - - No -
Charging 40 W Wired, PD3.2, 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min 45W wired 5W reverse wired 25W wired 80W wired 40W wireless Reverse wired 5W reverse wireless
Charging Time (20-100%) 38 Min Wired, 50 Wireless - - 1h 17m -
Wireless Charging 25W Wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) - - No -
Reverse Charging 4.5W reverse wired - - - -
Charger in Box No - - - -
Misc
Colors Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green Blue Bolt, Titanium Grey Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon Gray, White, Azure
Models A3526 A059 - SM-A556B 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 - - - -
SAR EU 1.49 W/kg - head    1.49 W/kg - body - - 0.68 W/kg (head) 1.04 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: 655890 -
Display 1005 nits max brightness (measured) 1273 nits max brightness (measured) - 1010 nits max brightness -
Loudspeaker -26.2 LUFS (Good) -24.1 LUFS (Very good) - -25.7 LUFS -
Battery life Active use score 17:58h - - - -
Bootup Time - Active use score 13:40h - - -
EU Label
Energy Class A Class C - - -
Battery 53:00h endurance, 1000 cycles 43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles - - -
Free fall Class B (180 falls) Class C (90 falls) - - -
Repairability Class C Class C - - -

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.

Realme Narzo 80x 5G is the most affordable here, starting at ₹9,999. That is ₹15,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.

Realme Narzo 80x 5G has the largest battery at 6000 mAh. It charges at up to 45W. 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.

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