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Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing Phone (3a)
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Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
4 nm
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5000 mAh
50W
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6.77"
1080 x 2392 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy M15

Samsung Galaxy M15
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Dimensity 6100+
6 nm
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6000 mAh
25W
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6.5"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
1080p@30fps
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Specs
1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
6GB 128GB
8GB 128GB
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP
f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom
8 MP
f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
f/1.8, (wide), AF
5 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide)
2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
1080p@30/60/120fps
f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
f/2.0, (wide)
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Nothing Phone (3a) with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy M15 with the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy M15 offers 4 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (3a) provides 3 years. For security updates, Nothing Phone (3a) offers 6 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy M15's 5 years.
Both Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy M15 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Nothing Phone (3a) offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Nothing Phone (3a) also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Samsung Galaxy M15 features a larger 6000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Nothing Phone (3a) also supports faster wired charging at 50W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy M15.
Nothing Phone (3a) includes an IP64 rating, while Samsung Galaxy M15 lacks an official IP rating.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.