Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads — 61/100 vs 46/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4350); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,063,102 vs 961,191); the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 240g).

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 64
Battery 49
Portability 54
Value for money 52
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Performance 59
Display 66
Camera 34
Battery 30
Portability 20
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1063102 vs 961191
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4350 mAh
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 201g vs 240g

  • Higher performance (60/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro scores 15 points higher (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (54/100 vs 20/100).

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro: The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro: The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1063102 961191
Geekbench Single 1162 1162
Geekbench Multi 3315 3315
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" PLS LCD
Resolution 2392x1080 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4350 mAh
Charging 50W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm 168.6×79.9×10.2 mm
Weight 201 g 240 g
Launch price $459
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
64
camera
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
  • 6.6" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
  • 4350 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
61/100
1063102 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
46/100 -10.6%
961191 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
$459
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (64/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (49/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (54/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 34/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro over the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.