Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20
76
Beebom Score
55
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4300 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 990 | ||
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP | 12MP+64MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4300 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended |
General
| Colors | Black, White | Mystic Bronze, Mystic Green, Mystic Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 01, 2025 | August 25, 2020 | ||
| Availability | July 15, 2025 | August 28, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹77,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, White | Mystic Bronze, Mystic Green, Mystic Blue | ||
| Launch | July 01, 2025 | August 25, 2020 | ||
| Availability | July 15, 2025 | August 28, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹77,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 640 nits | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | |||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 640 nits | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Weight | 218 grams | 192 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 218 grams | 192 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Exynos 990 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Mali-G77 MP11 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 5 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Exynos 990 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Mali-G77 MP11 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 5 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Live HDR, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Live HDR, OIS | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 10 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4300 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 25 w | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 4300 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 25 w |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
