Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

₹29,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Display6.7", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 120 Hz6.77", Full HD+ flexible LTPS 10-bit AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForDesign and Build QualityBattery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera

General

ColorsAwesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome LimeGrey, Black
LaunchMarch 02, 2025March 04, 2025
AvailabilityMarch 03, 2025March 11, 2025
Launch Price₹32,999₹29,999

Display

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

TypeFull HD+ Super AMOLEDFull HD+ flexible LTPS 10-bit AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesSDRHDR10+
Size6.7 inches6.77 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2392 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch385 ppi387 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1200 nits3000 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Weight195 grams211 grams
FrontGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass
BackGlassGlass
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityGorilla Glass Victus+
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP67 (dust and water resistant)IP69K (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Chipset BrandQualcommQualcomm
Chipset NameSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 710Adreno 710
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinOne UI 7Nothing OS 3.1
OS Updates(Years)63

Main Camera

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP50 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-widePeriscope
Camera 3 Resolution5 MP8 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacroUltra-wide
FeaturesLED Flash, Panorama, HDR TrueLens Engine 3.0, Action Mode, HDR, Panorama, Dual Tone Dual LED Flash
StabilizationOISHybrid Stabilization
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS4k@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Selfie Camera

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Front Camera Resolution12 MP50 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesHDR, Face Unlock TrueLens Engine 3.0
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR4k@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Battery

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Ion
Charging Speed45 w50 w
Wireless ChargingNoNo

Memory

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.2UFS 2.2
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6eWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYes (region specific)Yes
RadioNoNo
PositioningPS: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesAI Eraser, Circle to SearchNothing Essential Space
SensorsAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour SpectrometerAccelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer