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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
53.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25
63.7Inno Score
35.3Performance74
58.8Display61.3
60.5Camera47.3
59.2Battery51.4
73.3Features94.7
6 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 wins this phone face-off, 63.7 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+39) 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
  • Stronger battery score: 59 vs 51
  • 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
  • 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 100% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 25 W
  • Lower launch price: $459 vs $800

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25

  • Stronger performance score: 74 vs 35
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 185% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,400 vs 3,300
  • 184% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,300,000 vs 810,000
  • 152% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,950 vs 1,170

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Screen size6.77 ″+9%6.2 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23921080x2340
Pixel density387 ppi416 ppi+7%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+15%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %91.1 %+4%

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S25
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu 10810,0002,300,000+184%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,1702,950+152%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,3009,400+185%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S25
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 S25
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Capacity5,000 mAh+25%4,000 mAh
Wired charging50 W+100%25 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W
Active use endurance11 h12 h+9%

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Weight211 g162 g+23%
Thickness8.4 mm7.2 mm+14%
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialPolycarbonateArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S25
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S25
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Nothing OS 3.1)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge3 years7 years+133%

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) Pro versus Samsung Galaxy S25
SpecNothing Phone (3a) ProSamsung Galaxy S25
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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