The Nothing Phone (3a) is about design and a telephoto; the Galaxy A37 is about Samsung's proven reliability. Both have a 5000 mAh battery.
Short answer
Nothing Phone (3a) - a 50 MP telephoto, faster 50 W charging, the modern Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and a slightly lower price. Galaxy A37 - 4K video, eSIM, stereo speakers and long updates.
Key differences
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.7", Super AMOLED, 1080×2340, 120 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 1080×2392, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/256 GB | 8/128 GB, 12/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 50 W |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 |
| Thickness / weight | 7.4 mm / 196 g | 201 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Camera
The Nothing has a 50 MP main, an 8 MP ultra-wide and a 50 MP telephoto, plus a 32 MP front camera. The Samsung has 50 + 8 + 5 MP and a 12 MP front camera. For portraits the Nothing is more interesting.
Chips
Samsung Exynos 1480 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3.
Design
Nothing's transparent back and Glyph lighting are a matter of taste, but definitely not boring.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Telephoto and design - Nothing Phone (3a).
- Reliability and updates - Galaxy A37.
FAQ
What charging does the Nothing Phone (3a) have?
50 W.
Is the battery the same?
Yes, 5000 mAh.
Which is cheaper?
The Nothing, slightly - check current prices on the device pages.