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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
- Specs
Samsung Galaxy M55

Samsung Galaxy M55
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Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
4 nm
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5000 mAh
45W
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6.7"
1080x2400 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
- Specs
1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
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), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS)
8 MP
(f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide))
2 MP
(f/2.4, (macro))
1080p@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60fps
f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
(f/2.4, (wide))
1080p@30/60fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
16 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78
13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Nothing Phone (3a) with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy M55 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy M55 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 M55's 5 years.
Both Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy M55 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Nothing Phone (3a) also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Both phones are equipped with the same 5000 mAh battery capacity. Nothing Phone (3a) also supports faster wired charging at 50W, compared to 45W on Samsung Galaxy M55.
Samsung Galaxy M55 offers better protection against water and dust with an IP67 rating.
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.