Samsung Galaxy A23 5G vs Nothing Phone (3a)
49
Beebom Score
75
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", IPS LCD, 120Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+5MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.6", IPS LCD, 120Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+5MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 25W | 5000mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery and Software | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery and Software | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Peach, Silver, Light Blue | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 20, 2023 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 20, 2023 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹22,999 | ₹24,999 | ||
| Colors | Peach, Silver, Light Blue | Black, White, Blue | ||
| Launch | January 20, 2023 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 20, 2023 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹22,999 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1084 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2408 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 400 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1084 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2408 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 400 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Weight | 197 grams | 208 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Panda Glass | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Panda glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 197 grams | 208 grams | ||
| Front | Panda Glass | Panda Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Plastic Material | Panda glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 810 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 810 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Scene Mode | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 5 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Scene Mode | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | ||||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30 fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Features | ||||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30 fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 50 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 50 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
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