Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
35.3Performance23
58.8Display35.1
60.5Camera30.1
59.2Battery43.7
73.3Features54.7
13 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 34.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+30) and display (+24). Samsung Galaxy A15 5G 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 (3a) Pro
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 55
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $459
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+4% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 387 ppi | 396 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+275% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 810,000+108%Top 60% | 390,000Top 87% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,170+60%Top 60% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,300+74%Top 60% | 1,900Top 87% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W+100% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 200 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) | Android 14 (One UI 6) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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