Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
35.3Performance20
58.8Display36
60.5Camera33.1
59.2Battery38.8
73.3Features38.7
13 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 31.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and camera (+27). Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G) 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 20
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 36
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 33
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 39
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 13% lower weight: 184 g vs 211 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $279 vs $459
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+6% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 387 ppi | 411 ppi+6% |
| 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 A32 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G80 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 810,000+212%Top 60% | 260,000Top 96% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,170+185%Top 60% | 410Top 97% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,300+150%Top 60% | 1,320Top 97% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+150% | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W+233% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 184 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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