Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.1", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP | 50MP+10MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3700 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | ||
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.1", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP | 50MP+10MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3700 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended |
General
| Colors | Black, White | Green, Phantom Black, Phantom White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 01, 2025 | February 09, 2022 | ||
| Availability | July 15, 2025 | February 25, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹72,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, White | Green, Phantom Black, Phantom White | ||
| Launch | July 01, 2025 | February 09, 2022 | ||
| Availability | July 15, 2025 | February 25, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹72,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 425 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | |||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 425 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Weight | 218 grams | 168 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium 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 | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Weight | 218 grams | 168 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium 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 | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Adreno 730 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 4 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Adreno 730 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year | 4 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 10 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+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 10 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+, 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 | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 3700 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 25 w | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 3700 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 w | 25 w |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 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 | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | |||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | Circle to Search, Generative Edit, Interpreter, Live Translate | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | Circle to Search, Generative Edit, Interpreter, Live Translate | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
