Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 77/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,780,751 vs 2,371,693); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Lighter: 198g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2780751 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 6847
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 2 points higher (79/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 2780751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3) by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Nothing Phone (3) was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.