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Nothing Phone (3)

Nothing Phone (3)
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Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
4 nm
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5150 mAh
65W
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6.7"
1260x2800 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30/60fps
- Specs
Samsung Galaxy A56

Samsung Galaxy A56
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Exynos 1580
4 nm
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5000 mAh
45W
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6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
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Specs
1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4
3x3.01 GHz Cortex-A720
2x2.80 GHz Cortex-A720
2x2.02 GHz Cortex-A720
1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
16GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
OmniVision V50H, f/1.68, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP
Samsung JN5, f/2.68, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.75", PDAF, 3x optical zoom
50 MP
Samsung JN1, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
12 MP
f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
5 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Samsung JN1, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76"
f/2.2, (wide)
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
18 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78
12 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Nothing Phone (3) with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 with the Exynos 1580 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy A56 offers 6 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (3) provides 5 years. For security updates, Nothing Phone (3) offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy A56's 6 years.
Both Nothing Phone (3) and Samsung Galaxy A56 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Nothing Phone (3) also boasts a brighter screen with 4500 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Nothing Phone (3) offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Nothing Phone (3) comes with a larger 5150 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Nothing Phone (3) also supports faster wired charging at 65W, compared to 45W on Samsung Galaxy A56. Nothing Phone (3) supports wireless charging at 15W, while Samsung Galaxy A56 does not support wireless charging.
Nothing Phone (3) offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
- Samsung Galaxy A56 – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.