Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $329 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S24 leads — 61/100 vs 60/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is faster in AnTuTu (1,888,350 vs 1,044,507); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $799
- Better camera (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher value score: 62/100 vs 34/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1888350 vs 1044507
- Better Geekbench Single: 2085 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6507 vs 3315
- Lighter: 167g vs 201g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Samsung Galaxy S24 scores 1 points higher (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 leads (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (62/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 1888350 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 2085 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 6507 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $799 |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $470. Nothing Phone (3a) was $470 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (78/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (61/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (48/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (82/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (62/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S24?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on performance (78/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.