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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25+

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NothingPhone (3a) ProSamsungGalaxy S25+
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2025February 2025
Display
Screen size6.77″6.7″
Resolution2392 × 10843120 × 1440
Sharpness388 pixels per inch513 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits2,600 nits
Display type6.77-inch flexible AMOLED, FHD+Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Quad HD+, 16M colours; Super Smooth 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz); 6.7 inches as a full rectangle, 6.5 inches allowing for the rounded corners
Pixel density387 ppi–
Brightness detail3,000 nits peak; 1,300 nits outdoor; 800 nits typical–
Screen protectionPanda glassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display features120 Hz adaptive refresh; 480 Hz touch sampling (1,000 Hz in Gaming Mode); 2,160 Hz PWM dimming; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratioVision booster; Adaptive colour tone; ProScaler image upscaling
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPU8-core, up to 2.5 GHz; 4 nm TSMC process (N4)Octa-core (4.47 GHz, 3.5 GHz); 3 nm
GPUQualcomm AdrenoReal-time ray tracing; Vulkan optimisation
Storage typeUFS 2.2; RAM Booster adds virtual RAM, up to 20 GB in total–
Cooling4,500 mm² vapour chamberLarger vapour chamber with a new thermal interface material (TIM)
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP10 MP
Optical zoom3×3×
Front camera50 MP12 MP
Main camera50 MP, ƒ/1.88, 1/1.56″ sensor, 24 mm, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, dual pixel PDAF50 MP wide, F1.8, 85° field of view, OIS, autofocus; Adaptive Pixel sensor
Ultra wide camera8 MP Sony sensor, ƒ/2.2, 1/4″ sensor, 15 mm, 120° field of view12 MP, F2.2, 120° field of view
Telephoto camera50 MP Sony LYTIA 600 periscope, ƒ/2.55, 1/1.95″ sensor, 70 mm, 33.6° field of view, 3× optical zoom, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telemacro from 15 cm10 MP, F2.4, 36° field of view, 3x optical zoom
Front camera50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.76″ sensor, 24 mm, 81.2° field of view12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view, autofocus
Zoom3× optical; 6× in-sensor zoom; up to 60× Ultra Zoom3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x
Video recording4K video recording with AI-powered stabilisation; 4K at 30 fps and 1080p at 30, 60 or 120 fps (GSMArena)Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; 10-bit HDR recording by default; Log video; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Front video4K with adaptive AI stabilisation and night video enhancement–
Camera featuresTrueLens Engine 3.0ProVisual Engine; Nightography; Audio Eraser; Filters made from your own photos
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh4,900 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 30 hours
Wired chargingUp to 50 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingNoneUp to 15 W
Battery life detailUp to two days of use (Nothing)4,900 mAh typical, 4,755 mAh rated; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B, 43 h 38 min per charge cycle
Wired charging50 W; 50% in 19 minutes, 100% in 56 minutesUp to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately); compatible with QC2.0 and AFC/PD
Wireless charging–Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC Qi); Qi certified at 15 W (Extended Power Profile)
Charges other devices7.5 W reverse wired chargingWireless PowerShare
Connectivity
Satellite messagingNoYes
Mobile network5G (NSA and SA) with 4×4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4×4 MIMO5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM and eSIM (eSIM not in India)Two nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
Ultra Wideband–Yes
NFCYes, with Google PayYes
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
USB–USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1)GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight211 g190 g
Thickness8.35 mm7.3 mm
Height × width163.5 × 77.5 mm158.4 × 75.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP64IP68
StylusNoNo
MaterialsPanda glass front; glass back; 100% recycled aluminium mid-frame and buttonsArmor Aluminium frame with at least 20% recycled aluminium
ColoursGrey, BlackIcyblue, Navy, Silver Shadow, Mint; Blueblack, Coralred and Pinkgold (Samsung.com only)
ButtonsEssential Key (press to capture to Essential Space, long press for a voice note, double tap to open it)–
Water resistance detailIP64IP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsIn-screen optical fingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor; linear haptic motorAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersDual stereo speakersStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo high-definition microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15One UI 7 (Android 15)
Software updatesThree years of Android updates and six years of security updates, from first availability on nothing.techSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 31 January 2032 (UK)
AI featuresEssential Space (early access) with the Essential KeyGalaxy AI, including Now Brief, Now Bar and Audio Eraser; Circle to Search with Google; Gemini on the side button
In the boxNothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), pre-applied screen protector, SIM tray ejector, safety card (no charger)–

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