Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Nothing Phone (3a)
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9611 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 60 Hz | 6.77", Full HD+ AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+5MP+5MP/32MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9611 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.5", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 60 Hz | 6.77", Full HD+ AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+5MP+5MP/32MP | 50MP+50MP+8MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Pink, Prism Crush Blue | Black, White, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 29, 2020 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 31, 2020 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹23,999 | ₹24,999 | ||
| Colors | Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Pink, Prism Crush Blue | Black, White, Blue | ||
| Launch | January 29, 2020 | March 04, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 31, 2020 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹23,999 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Type | Full HD+ Super AMOLED | Full HD+ AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 405 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 636 nits | 3000 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ Super AMOLED | Full HD+ AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 405 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 636 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Weight | 172 grams | 201 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP64 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 172 grams | 201 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | IP64 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 9611 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 2.0 | Nothing OS 3.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 | 3 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Exynos 9611 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 2.0 | Nothing OS 3.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 | 3 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | LED Flash, Panorama, HDR | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | LED Flash, Panorama, HDR | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Face Unlock | HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Face Unlock | HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Charging Speed | 15 w | 50 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Charging Speed | 15 w | 50 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.0 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.0 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes, 360˚ | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes, 360˚ | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor |
