Nothing Phone 3a vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G comparison
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| ratings |
| Overall NDTV Rating | Read Review | Read Review |
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| key specs |
| Display | 6.77-inch | 6.70-inch |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | - |
| Front Camera | 32-megapixel | 13-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel | 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5000mAh | 5000mAh |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 pixels | 2340x1080 pixels |
| general |
| Brand | Nothing | Samsung |
| Model | Phone 3a | Galaxy A26 5G |
| Release date | March 4, 2025 | March 2, 2025 |
| Launched in India | Yes | Yes |
| Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 163.52 x 77.50 x 8.35 | 164.00 x 77.50 x 7.70 |
| Weight (g) | 201.00 | 200.00 |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP67 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Fast charging | 50W Fast Charging | 20W Fast Charging |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Colours | Black, Blue, White | Black, Mint, Peach Pink, White |
| AI Enabled | - | Yes |
| Removable battery | - | No |
| display |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.77 | 6.70 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 pixels | 2340x1080 pixels |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 387 | - |
| Resolution Standard | - | FHD+ |
| hardware |
| Processor | octa-core | - |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB, 8GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Expandable storage | - | Yes |
| Expandable storage type | - | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | - | 1000 |
| camera |
| Rear camera | 50-megapixel (f/1.88) + 50-megapixel (f/2.55) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) | 50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2) + 2-megapixel (f/2.4) |
| No. of Rear Cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Rear flash | Yes | - |
| Front camera | 32-megapixel (f/2.2) | 13-megapixel (f/2.2) |
| No. of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Lens Type (Second Rear Camera) | Telephoto | Ultra Wide-Angle |
| Lens Type (Third Rear Camera) | Ultra Wide-Angle | Macro |
| software |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Skin | Nothing OS 3.1 | One UI 7 |
| connectivity |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | - |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.40 | Yes, v 5.30 |
| NFC | Yes | - |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 | - |
| Active 4G on both SIM cards | Yes | - |
| sensors |
| In-Display Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| Face unlock | - | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | - | Yes |