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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 S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
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5000 mAh
45W
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6.8"
1440 x 3088 pixels
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200 MP
8K@24/30fps
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Specs
1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
12GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 1024GB (UFS 4.0)
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/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
10 MP
f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
10 MP
f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
1080p@960fps
f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
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, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) performs better than the Nothing Phone (3a) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 S23 Ultra's 5 years.
Both Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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. Notably, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
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 S23 Ultra. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra supports wireless charging at 15W, while Nothing Phone (3a) lacks this feature.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.