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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 S24+

Samsung Galaxy S24+
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Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
4 nm
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4900 mAh
45W
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6.7"
1440 x 3120 pixels
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50 MP
8K@24/30fps
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Specs
1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4
3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720
2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720
2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
12GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
1x3.2GHz Cortex-X4
2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.6GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.95GHz Cortex-A520
12GB 512GB (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/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
10 MP
f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
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: eSIM
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, N26, 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, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N26, N28, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) performs better than the Nothing Phone (3a) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (3a) provides 3 years. For security updates, Samsung Galaxy S24+ offers 7 years of support compared to Nothing Phone (3a)'s 6 years.
Both Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy S24+ 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 S24+ offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Nothing Phone (3a) comes with a larger 5000 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Nothing Phone (3a) also supports faster wired charging at 50W, compared to 45W on Samsung Galaxy S24+. Samsung Galaxy S24+ supports wireless charging at 15W, while Nothing Phone (3a) lacks this feature.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ 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.