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Reviewers rate the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro slightly higher: 75 against 73 for the Apple iPhone 17e.
Reviewers agree · 11 reviews
Suits buyers who want the cheapest new iPhone with MagSafe, fast performance and 256GB storage. The trade-offs are a 60Hz screen, a single rear camera, and a design close to the iPhone 16e. Reviewers generally say the iPhone 17 is the better phone for those…
Some disagreement · 13 reviews
Suits buyers who want a distinctive, well-built mid-range phone with a bright 144Hz display and do not need wireless charging, IP68 or long updates. Its price over the standard Phone (4a) is the main concern for several reviewers.
| Measure | Apple iPhone 17e | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus score | 73 | 75 |
5 publications have scored both phones. 2 scored the Apple iPhone 17e higher.
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17e | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2026 | March 2026 |
| Launch price (USD) | $599 | $499 |
| Launch price (UK) | £599 | £499 |
| Launch price (Europe) | €729 | €479 |
| Form factor | Standard | Standard |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Display | 6.1″ | 6.8″ |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto lens | No | Yes |
| Battery | 4,005 mAh | 5,080 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20 W | 50 W |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Weight | 170 g | 210 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP65 |
| Software updates | 7 years | 3 years |
Specs come from the reviews' own spec boxes. Prices are launch prices of the base model.