Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $249 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 884,207); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 199g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2813
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 56/100)
- Higher value score: 62/100 vs 58/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite leads (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (97/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $1099 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $850. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $850 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (73/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (97/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.