Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $799 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,251,512); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is thinner (7.4mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1251512
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Better portability (67/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (67/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 1251512 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (81/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (63/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (67/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.