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Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Nothing Phone (3)
67.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
61.1Performance82.4
72Display66
69.3Camera47.3
64.2Battery71.7
84Features94.7
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 67.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and features (+11). Nothing Phone (3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3)

  • Stronger display score: 72 vs 66
  • Stronger camera score: 69 vs 47
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
  • 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,100

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 61
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 64
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 84
  • 74% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 6,600
  • 62% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,393 vs 2,100

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecNothing Phone (3)Samsung Galaxy S26+
Screen size6.67 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1260x28003120x1440
Pixel density460 ppi516 ppi+12%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+73%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body88.5 %90.7 %+2%

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecNothing Phone (3)Samsung Galaxy S26+
ChipsetSnapdragon 8s Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu1,850,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,100Top 30%3,393+62%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)6,600Top 28%11,515+74%Top 2%
RAM (max)16 GB+33%12 GB
Storage options256/512GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecNothing Phone (3)Samsung Galaxy S26+
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide50 MP+317%12 MP
Telephoto50 MP+400%10 MP
Optical zoom3 x3 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera50 MP+317%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecNothing Phone (3)Samsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity5,150 mAh+5%4,900 mAh
Wired charging65 W+44%45 W
Wireless charging15 W20 W+33%
Active use endurance11 h16.4 h+49%

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecNothing Phone (3)Samsung Galaxy S26+
Weight218 g190 g+13%
Thickness9 mm7.3 mm+19%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecNothing Phone (3)Samsung Galaxy S26+
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth6.06.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecNothing Phone (3)Samsung Galaxy S26+
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Nothing OS 3.5)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge5 years7 years+40%

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (3) versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecNothing Phone (3)Samsung Galaxy S26+
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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