Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $459 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,063,102).
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $459 vs $1299
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1063102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3315
- Faster charging: 60W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1063102 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $459 | $1299 |
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $840. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro was $840 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (96/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (86/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.