Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Samsung Galaxy A26 5G to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is priced from ₹29,999, while Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is available at ₹25,999 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy A26 5G
Price₹29,999₹25,999
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3Samsung Exynos 1380
Display6.77 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz6.65 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Rear Camera50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 50MP (Telephoto), 50MP (Front)50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 2MP (Macro), 13MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 50W5000mAh, 25W
RAM/Storage8GB (LPDDR4X), 128GB (UFS 2.2)8GB (LPDDR4X), 128GB (UFS 2.2)
10/10

Comparison Score

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

₹29,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

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8.4/10

Comparison Score

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

₹25,999

₹1,000 higher than launch price

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Reasons To Consider

→ Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
checkmarkFaster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (Snapdragon 7s Gen 3)
checkmarkFaster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (50W)
checkmarkEquipped with a dedicated optical telephoto lens - (3X Zoom)
checkmarkLarger image sensor capturing more ambient light - (1/1.56")
checkmarkSharper front-facing video recording for clearer calls and vlog clips - (4k@30fps)
checkmarkEquipped with reinforced, scratch-resistant cover glass - (Panda Glass)
→ Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
checkmarkStronger water and dust protection against accidental splashes and immersion - (IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant))
checkmarkUses modern battery tech offering improved longevity and thermal efficiency - (Lithium Ion)
checkmarkSuper slow-motion video recording support producing fluid, detailed playback - (480 fps slomo)
checkmarkThinner, lightweight design offering comfortable one-handed handling - (7.7 mm)
checkmarkEquipped with an AI Engine onboard - (Neural Processing Unit(Samsung))
checkmarkFeatures better eye-comfort and flicker reduction technology on display - (SGS Display Certification)
GamingSee More Details
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G100
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CameraSee More Details
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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G58
DisplaySee More Details
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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G86
BatterySee More Details
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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G91
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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G71

Key Specifications

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3Samsung Exynos 1380
6.77 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz6.65 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 50MP (Telephoto), 50MP (Front)50MP (Wide-angle), 8MP (Ultra-wide), 2MP (Macro), 13MP (Front)
5000mAh, 50W5000mAh, 25W
8GB (LPDDR4X)8GB (LPDDR4X)
128GB (UFS 2.2)128GB (UFS 2.2)

General

Box ContentsPhone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector ToolPhone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price₹29,999₹24,999

Display

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Display TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
LTPS SupportYes-
Playback QualityHDR10+HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate1000Hz240Hz
Display Size6.77 inches6.65 inches
Area111.5 cm²110.2 cm²
Display Form FactorFlat DisplayFlat Display
Screen to Body Ratio88%86.7%
Resolution Width1084pixels1080pixels
Resolution Height2392pixels2340pixels
Aspect Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Density387ppi385ppi
Display Bit Rate10-bit8-bit
Color Gamut Range100%100%
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Typical Brightness800nits-
High Brightness1300nits-
Peak Brightness3000nits1200nits
Eye ProtectionPWM DimmingSGS Display Certification
Contrast Ratio1,000,000:1-
Colour GamutDCI-P3DCI-P3
Colour Depth1.07 Billion Colours16.7 Million Colours
Display Engine-Super

Body

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Height163.5 mm164 mm
Width77.5 mm77.5 mm
Thickness8.35 mm7.7 mm
Weight211 grams200 grams
Screen MaterialPanda GlassGorilla Glass Victus+
Display ProtectionPanda Glass-
Back MaterialGlass-
Side MaterialPlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityPanda glassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
PortsUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
Additional FeaturesOTGUSB Type-C (bottom)
IP RatingIP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersMono Speaker

Processor

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Chipset ManufacturerQualcommSamsung
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Exynos 1380
Fabrication Size4 nm5 nm
Number of CoresOcta-coreOcta-core
Clock Speed1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A5204x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Cooling SystemStainless Steel Vapor CoolingGraphite Cooling
GPUAdreno 810Mali-G68 MP5

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu

812357

600924

Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core

1181

1013

Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core

3320

2845

Operating System

OS NameAndroidAndroid
OS Version1515
OS SkinNothing OSOne UI
Gaming ModeYesYes
OS Updates3 year(s)6 year(s)
Security Updates6 year(s)6 year(s)
AI FeaturesEssential Key, Nothing Essential SpaceAI Camera, AI Image Enhancer, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Google Gemini
Inbuilt AI-Neural Processing Unit(Samsung)

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Main Camera Megapixel50MP50MP
Main Camera Aperturef/1.88f/1.8
Main Camera Lens TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Main Camera Camera SensorSamsung ISOCELL GNJSamsung ISOCELL JN1
Main Camera Sensor Size1/1.56"1/2.76"
Main Camera Camera FeaturesAuto Focus, Dual Pixel PDAF, EIS, OISOIS, PDAF
Main Camera #2 Megapixel8MP8MP
Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Main Camera #2 Field of View120°120°
Main Camera #2 Lens TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Main Camera #2 Camera SensorSony IMX355-
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size1/4"1/4"
Main Camera #3 Megapixel50MP2MP
Main Camera #3 Aperturef/2.6f/2.4
Main Camera #3 Field of View33.6°-
Main Camera #3 Lens TypeTelephotoMacro
Main Camera #3 Camera SensorSony LYT 600-
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size1/1.95"-
Main Camera #3 Camera Features3x Optical Zoom, Auto Focus, EIS, OIS-
FeaturesDigital zoom, EIS, HDR, LED-Flash, Motion Photos, Night mode, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Ultra HDRHDR, Night mode, OIS, Portrait mode
Camera StabilizationOISEIS
Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recordingSDR recording
Slow Motion Recording120 fps slomo480 fps slomo
Auto Focus TypePDAFPDAF
Max Zoom Supported50-100X2-10X
Optical Zoom Support3X-
Video Featuresgyro-EIS, Night Video Recording, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Videogyro-EIS
Video Recording1080p@120fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps, 720p@480fps

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Front Camera #1 Megapixel50MP13MP
Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Front Camera #1 Focal Length24 mm-
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size0.64 µm1.12 µm
Front Camera #1 Field of View81.2°-
Front Camera #1 Lens TypeWideWide
Front Camera #1 Camera SensorSamsung ISOCELL JN1-
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/2.76"1/3.06"
FeaturesFace unlock, Fixed Focus, HDR Photos, Night mode, Portrait ModeAuto HDR, Filters, Portrait Mode
Auto Focus TypeFixed FocusFixed Focus
Video Recording1080@30fps, 4k@30fps1080@30fps
HDR Recording SupportSDR recordingSDR recording
Video Features-1080p@30fps

Battery

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Battery Capacity5000mAh5000mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Ion
Reverse Wired Charging SupportYes-
Charging Speed Wired50W25W
Charging Standards SupportedPD-
Charging Speed Reverse Wired7.5W-

Battery Test Results

Charging Time (0 To 50%)

1hr 12 min

(0 to 100%)

-

Memory

🏆 Winner: Tie

Storage Size128128
Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
RAM Size88
RAM TypeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim TypeDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)
Network Support5G5G
Band Types5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS, WCDMA
2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 9001800, 1900, 850, 900
3G BandsUMTS / WCDMA 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19UMTS/WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 8
4G BandsLTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G BandsSA/NSA 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78SA/NSA/Sub6 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi FeaturesWi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 6WiFi 5
Bluetooth Version5.45.3
Bluetooth CodecsA2DP, LEA2DP, LE
GPSBDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1)Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS
NFC SupportSupportedSupported

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Side Mounted
Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Electronic Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor
Haptic FeedbackTactile EngineEccentric Rotating Mass

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