Nothing Phone 3a vs Samsung Galaxy A26

x Nothing Phone 3a ₹23,272 Amazon	x Samsung Galaxy A26 ₹22,399 Amazon	Sponsored By x OnePlus Nord CE 5 5G ₹22,999 Know More
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4.7 ★

Nothing Phone 3a

₹23,272

Amazon

3.9 ★

Samsung Galaxy A26

₹22,399

Amazon

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Expert Score
8.6/10By Expert	7.6/10By Expert	--
Processor
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Octa core	Samsung Exynos 1380 Octa core	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex Octa core
RAM & Storage
8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage	8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage	8 GB RAM 128 GB Storage
Camera
50+8+50 MP Rear 32 MP Front	50+8+2 MP Rear 13 MP Front	50+8 MP Rear 16 MP Front
Display
6.77″ (17.2 cm) 120Hz Flexible AMOLED	6.7″ (17.02 cm) 120Hz Super AMOLED	6.77″ (17.2 cm) 120Hz AMOLED
Battery
5000 mAh \| 50W Fast Charging	5000 mAh \| 25W Fast Charging	7100 mAh \| 80W Fast Charging
Price
₹ 23,272 Amazon	₹ 22,399 Amazon	₹ 22,999 Know More
Not Available in any other store	Not Available in any other store	₹ 22,999 Amazon

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Pros & Cons

PROS

Neat and engaging UILong-lasting batteryGorgeous designGreat Pricing

Exceptional Display with vibrant coloursIntuitive user experienceGood and reliable option for parents and grandparentsDependable cameras in daylightAttractive design with a robust body6 Years of Software Support

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CONS

No in-box chargerCamera app can be buggy

Performance is underwhelming while multitaskingBloatwareBattery drains relatively quickly on moderate usageMono speaker lacks depth in audio qualityLow-light camera performance needs tweakingBetter alternatives available

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Reviews

8.6/10 by Vanshika Malhotra | 05 Mar 2025

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a good successor to the Phone (2a) and offers good performance and display experience. The NothingOS is great as usual and the design stands out for sure. The display is also great, making it a perfect sub-Rs 25,000 phone right now.

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7.6/10 by Shubh Bhushan | 23 Apr 2025

The Galaxy A26 5G is great for first-time users like teens or elders, offering a vibrant display, smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and a clean, easy-to-use UI. It handles everyday tasks well but slows with heavier use. The mono speaker and low-light camera performance are underwhelming, and battery life is average. For better all-rounders, the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion offers a cleaner UI, while the Nothing Phone (3a) delivers more speed—but Samsung wins on longevity and updates.

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Users Ratings

4.7/5 Based on 189 Ratings

81% (153)

12% (23)

3% (5)

2% (3)

3.9/5 Based on 240 Ratings

51% (123)

18% (43)

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5% (12)

14% (34)

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Performance

8.5	6.5	8.5
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3	Samsung Exynos 1380	MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex
No Of Cores
8 (Octa Core)	8 (Octa Core)	8 (Octa Core)
CPU
2.5GHz, Single core, Cortex A720 2.4GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 , Cortex A520	2.4GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 2GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55	3.35GHz, Single core, Cortex A715 3.2GHz, Tri core, Cortex A715 2.2GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510
Architecture
64-bit	64-bit	64-bit
Fabrication
4 nm	5 nm	4 nm
RAM
8 GB	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X	NA	LPDDR5X
Graphics (GPU)
Adreno 710	Mali-G68 MP5	Mali-G615 MC6

Design

9	8.5	8
Height
6.44 inches (163.52 mm)	6.46 inches (164 mm)	6.44 inches (163.58 mm)
Width
3.05 inches (77.50 mm)	3.05 inches (77.5 mm)	2.99 inches (76.02 mm)
Thickness
0.33 inches (8.35 mm)	0.3 inches (7.7 mm)	0.32 inches (8.17 mm)
Weight
201 grams	200 grams	199 grams
Colors
NA	Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome White, Awesome Peach	Black Infinity, Marble Mist, Nexus Blue
Water Resistant
Yes, Splash proof, IP64	Yes, Water resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1 meter), IP67	Yes, Splash proof, IP65

Display

8.5	9	8.5
Resolution
1080 x 2392 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels	1080 x 2392 pixels
Aspect Ratio
NA	19.5:9	19.9:9
Display Type
Flexible AMOLED	Super AMOLED, Always-On display, Blue light filter	AMOLED, Aqua Touch, Auto-Brightness, Blue light filter
Size
6.77 inches (17.2 cms)	6.7 inches (17.02 cms)	6.77 inches (17.2 cms)
Pixel Density
388 pixels per inch (ppi)	385 pixels per inch (ppi)	388 pixels per inch (ppi)
Color Reproduction
1B Colors	16M Colors	1B Colors
Display Refresh Rate
120Hz	120Hz	120Hz

Camera

8	7.5	8
Rear camera setup
Triple	Triple	Dual
Rear camera (Primary)
50 MP resolutionWide Angle (84° FoV) lensf/1.88 aperture24 mm focal length 1.57" sensor size1µm pixel size	50 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/1.8 aperture27 mm focal length 2.76" sensor size0.64µm pixel size	50 MP resolutionWide Angle (79° FoV) lensf/1.8 aperture26 mm focal length 1.95" sensor size0.8µm pixel size
Rear camera (Secondary)
8 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture15 mm focal length4.0" sensor size1.12µm pixel size	8 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture4.0" sensor size1.12µm pixel size	8 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture16 mm focal length4.0" sensor size1.12µm pixel size
Rear camera (Tertiary)
50 MP resolutionTelephoto lensf/2.0 aperture50 mm focal length2.75" sensor size0.64µm pixel size	2 MP resolutionMacro lensf/2.4 aperture	NA
Front camera setup
Single	Single	Single
Front camera (Primary)
32 MP resolutionWide Angle (89° FoV) lensf/2.2 aperture22 mm focal length3.44" sensor size	13 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture3.06" sensor size1.12µm pixel size	16 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2.4 aperture23 mm focal length3" sensor size1µm pixel size
Sensor
ISO-CELL	NA	NA
Flash
LED Rear flash	LED Rear flash	LED Rear flashScreen Front flash
Video Resolution (Rear)
3840x2160 @ 30 fps1920x1080 @ 120 fps	3840x2160 @ 30 fps1920x1080 @ 30 fps1280x720 @ 480 fps	3840x2160 @ 60 fps1920x1080 @ 480 fps1280x720 @ 960 fps
Video Resolution (Front)
1920x1080 @ 60 fps	1920x1080 @ 30 fps	1920x1080 @ 60 fps1280x720 @ 30 fps
Optical Image Stabilization(OIS)
Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Image Stabilization (EIS)
Yes	NA	Yes
Camera Features
Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus	Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus	Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting Modes
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)	Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode	Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery

9	7	7.5
Capacity
5000 mAh	5000 mAh	7100 mAh
Battery Type
Li-ion	Li-ion	Li-Polymer
Quick Charging
Yes, 50W Fast Charging, 50% in 19 minutes	Yes, 25W Fast Charging	Yes, 80W Super VOOC Charging, 100% in 59 minutes
Wireless Charging
No	No	No
Wireless Reverse Charging
No	No	No

Software

9	8	7.5
Operating System
Android v15	Android v15	Android v15
Custom UI
Nothing OS	Samsung One UI	Oxygen OS

Storage

Internal Storage
128 GB	128 GB	128 GB
Storage Type
UFS 2.2	NA	UFS 3.1
Expandable Storage
No	Yes, microSD, Up to 2 TB (Hybrid Slot)	No

Connectivity

SIM Configuration
Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano	Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Hybrid	Single SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Hybrid
Network
SIM1: 5G, 4GSIM2: 5G, 4G	SIM1: 5G, 4GSIM2: 5G, 4G	SIM1: 5G, 4GSIM2: 5G, 4G
Voice over LTE(VoLTE)
Yes	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes, with a/ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO	Yes, with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz	Yes, with a/ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-fi features
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot	Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot	Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth
Bluetooth v5.4	Bluetooth v5.3	Bluetooth v5.4
USB
USB 2.0, USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging	USB 2.0, USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go	USB 2.0, USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC
Yes	NA	No
USB OTG Support
NA	Yes	NA

Sound

8	6	7.5
Speaker
Yes	Yes	Yes
Audio Jack
Yes, USB Type-C	Yes, USB Type-C	Yes, USB Type-C
Video Player
Yes, Video Formats: 3GP, H.265, HEVC, MKV, MOV, MP4, WebM, WMV	Yes, Video Formats: 3G2, 3GP, AVI, M4V, MKV, MP4, WebM	Yes, Video Formats: 3GP, AV1, AVI, HEVC, MKV, MOV, MP4, VP8, VP9

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor
Yes	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position
On-screen	Side	On-screen
Fingerprint Sensor Type
Optical	NA	Optical
Other Sensor
Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope	Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope	Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope

Antutu Benchmark Scores

Overall
815,514	602,374	1,421,301
CPU
276,100	185,988	314,238
GPU
200,767	137,225	558,433
Memory
171,741	121,417	266,716
UX
166,906	157,744	281,914

Geekbench Benchmark Scores

Single-core
1,155	1,008	1,311
Multi-core
3,265	2,955	4,123
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