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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 2,371,693); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 6847
- Lighter: 162g vs 198g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (89/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (89/100 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 3 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 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.