Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 2,371,693); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 6847
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; 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 S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (72/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Nothing Phone (3) by 25.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Nothing Phone (3) was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (72/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (3) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.