Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nothing Phone (3a) (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 $329 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) 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 1,050,601); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 3390
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 201g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (48/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (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 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 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 | 45W | 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 | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 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 | $329 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $770. Nothing Phone (3a) was $770 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (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 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (48/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (97/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (3a) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) 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) over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.