Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G

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Nothing Phone (3a)

₹24,999

Lowest price since launch

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Samsung Galaxy M56 5G

₹27,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3Samsung Exynos 1480
Display6.77", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.73", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP50MP+8MP+2MP/12MP
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForDisplay, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build QualityBattery, Performance and Main Camera

General

ColorsBlack, White, BlueBlack, Light Green
LaunchMarch 04, 2025April 17, 2025
AvailabilityMarch 11, 2025April 23, 2025
Launch Price₹24,999₹27,999

Display

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+SDR
Size6.77 inches6.73 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2392 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch387 ppi382 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness3000 nits

Body

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

Weight201 grams180 grams
FrontDragontrail GlassGorilla Glass Victus+
BackGlassGlass
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)No Rating
SpeakerStereo SpeakersMono Speaker
Build QualityGorilla Glass Victus+

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M56 5G

Chipset BrandQualcommSamsung
Chipset NameSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Exynos 1480
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 710Xclipse 530 GPU
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinNothing OSOne UI
OS Updates(Years)3 year6 year

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M56 5G

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution50 MP8 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution8 MP2 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wideMacro
FeaturesHDR, LED Flash, PanoramaHDR, LED Flash, Panorama
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Videogyro-EISgyro-EIS

Selfie Camera

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

Front Camera Resolution32 MP12 MP
FeaturesFace Unlock, HDRFace Unlock
Video1080p@60fps1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30fps
Front Camera TypeSingle

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M56 5G

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed50 w45 w
Battery TypeLithium Polymer

Memory

Winner:Samsung Galaxy M56 5G

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth5.45.3
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBeidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS
NFCYes, 360˚No
RadioNoNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
AI Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor