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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
53.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S24+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S24+

$1,000

62.7Inno Score
35.3Performance60.1
58.8Display66.7
60.5Camera47.3
59.2Battery62.3
73.3Features94.7
6 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins this phone face-off, 62.7 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and features (+21). Nothing Phone (3a) Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 47
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
  • 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 15% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • 11% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 45 W
  • Lower launch price: $459 vs $1,000

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24+

  • Stronger performance score: 60 vs 35
  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 59
  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 59
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
Screen size6.77 ″+1%6.7 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23921440x3120
Pixel density387 ppi513 ppi+33%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+15%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %91.6 %+5%

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 10810,0001,750,000+116%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,1702,250+92%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,3006,900+109%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP12 MP+50%
Telephoto50 MP+400%10 MP
Optical zoom3 x3 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera50 MP+317%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
Capacity5,000 mAh+2%4,900 mAh
Wired charging50 W+11%45 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W
Active use endurance11 h12 h+9%

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
Weight211 g196 g+7%
Thickness8.4 mm7.7 mm+8%
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPolycarbonateArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Nothing OS 3.1)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge3 years7 years+133%

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S24+
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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