Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
95
Beebom Score
65
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended |
General
| Colors | Grey, Black | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 04, 2025 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 11, 2025 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹29,999 | ₹24,999 | ||
| Colors | Grey, Black | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
| Launch | March 04, 2025 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 11, 2025 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹29,999 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Weight | 211 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Weight | 211 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MP5 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 6 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MP5 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year | 6 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Action Mode, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama, TrueLens Engine 3.0 | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Action Mode, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama, TrueLens Engine 3.0 | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | TrueLens Engine 3.0 | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | TrueLens Engine 3.0 | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | false | |||
| Charging Speed | 50 w | 25 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | false | |||
| Charging Speed | 50 w | 25 w |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), PS: GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), PS: GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | Galaxy AI | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | Galaxy AI | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrum Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
