The Samsung is much cheaper. The Nothing has a faster chip, a telephoto and 32 MP selfies.
Short answer
Nothing Phone (3a) - Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, a 50 MP telephoto, a 32 MP front camera, 50 W. Galaxy A36 5G - 8/256 GB, a slim 7.4 mm body and much cheaper.
Key differences
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 1080×2392, 120 Hz | 6.7", Super AMOLED, 1080×2340, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/128 GB, 12/256 GB | 8/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP |
| Front | 32 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 50 W | 45 W |
| Protection | IP64 | IP67 |
| Thickness / weight | 201 g | 7.4 mm / 195 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is faster.
Cameras
50 + 8 + 50 MP on the Nothing vs 50 + 8 + 5 MP on the Samsung.
Charging
50 vs 45 W.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Cameras and speed - Nothing Phone (3a).
- Price - Galaxy A36 5G.
FAQ
Is the battery the same?
Yes, 5000 mAh.
Is the Nothing protected?
IP64.
Which is cheaper?
The Galaxy A36 5G.