Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Pro if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 3a Pro if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance
83.5
88.7 ★
Camera
78.0
78.0
Battery
88.0 ★
66.0
Gaming
82.5
86.9 ★
Overall
83.9 ★
83.0
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
88.7/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
86.9/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
83.9/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Pro
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 3a Pro
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.30"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x2392
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Adreno 810
Xclipse 960
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", LED Flash
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
50 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/2.76", Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4300 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
Fast battery 25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.4 with A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight
201g
167g
Build Material
Panda Glass, Mohs level 5
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Black, Gray
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15
Android 16
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.9/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Nothing Phone 3a Pro puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Nothing Phone 3a Pro offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Pro
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Samsung Galaxy S26
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3a Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the overall winner with a score of 83.9/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3a Pro or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 3a Pro has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S26 is better for gaming with a score of 86.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone 3a Pro offers better value at PKR 183,499 with a value score of 1.9.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3a Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26?
Nothing Phone 3a Pro costs PKR 183,499 while Samsung Galaxy S26 costs PKR 319,999. The price difference is PKR 136,500.
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