Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $459 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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 1,063,102); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3315
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 201g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (62/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100). 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 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 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 | 50W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $1099 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 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) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $640. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $640 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (91/100 vs 60/100).
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 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (49/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (97/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.