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 (1,044,507 vs 961,191); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 240g).
Nothing Phone (3a)
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1044507 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)
- Overall rating 46/100
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).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1044507 | 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 | 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 | — |
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 6.6" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3a) leads Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro by 8.7% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Price unknownperformance
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).
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. The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.