Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $329 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads — 61/100 vs 60/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A56 is faster in AnTuTu (1,251,512 vs 1,050,601); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $499
- Better camera (61/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1251512 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 1353 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3832 vs 3390
- Lighter: 198g vs 201g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Samsung Galaxy A56 scores 1 points higher (61/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1251512 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A56 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 16.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Nothing Phone (3a) was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on performance (65/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.