Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro

The Nothing Phone (3a) (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) leads — 60/100 vs 46/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4350); the Nothing Phone (3a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,050,601 vs 961,191); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 240g).

The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (3a)

Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 61
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 56

Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Performance 59
Display 66
Camera 34
Battery 30
Portability 20
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1050601 vs 961191
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4350 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 201g vs 240g

  • Higher performance (60/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 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) vs the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 14 points higher (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (54/100 vs 20/100).

Nothing Phone (3a): The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (3a) Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1050601 961191
Geekbench Single 1161 1161
Geekbench Multi 3390 3390
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" PLS LCD
Resolution 2392x1080 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4350 mAh
Charging 45W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 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 $329 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (3a)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (3a)

  • 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)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro

  • 4350 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery

Overall performance score

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

Nothing Phone (3a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
60/100
1050601 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
46/100 -9.3%
961191 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3a) leads Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro by 9.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (3a)

$329

Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (61/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (48/100 vs 30/100).

portability

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

Frequently asked questions

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — 46/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users.