Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $249 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 52/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 884,207); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $999
- Higher value score: 58/100 vs 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 884207
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2813
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 18 points higher (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (72/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 884207 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×78.0×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $999 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Nothing Phone (3a) Lite by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $750. Nothing Phone (3a) Lite was $750 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite (72/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.