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Nothing Phone 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A26

The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a upper mid-range phone at Rs. 94,999, while the Nothing Phone 3 is a flagship device at Rs. 329,999 — a price difference of Rs. 235,000.

  • 16GB vs 8GB RAM
  • Rs. 235,000 price difference
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Nothing Phone 3

Nothing Phone 3

16GB / 512GB
Rs. 329,999
Price in Pakistan
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Samsung Galaxy A26

Samsung Galaxy A26

8GB / 256GB
Rs. 94,999
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Nothing Phone 3 Wins 3 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Nothing Phone 3 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 🔋Choose Nothing Phone 3 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want the best value for your money.
  • ⚡Choose Nothing Phone 3 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Nothing Phone 3
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance
67.5 ★
60.5
Camera
76.0
76.0
Battery
92.0 ★
86.0
Gaming
65.0 ★
61.0
Overall
77.7 ★
74.0
Value for Money
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Best Value ★

Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

Performance Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
67.5
Samsung Galaxy A26
60.5
Camera
Nothing Phone 3
76.0
Samsung Galaxy A26
76.0
Battery Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
92.0
Samsung Galaxy A26
86.0
Gaming Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
65.0
Samsung Galaxy A26
61.0
Overall Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
77.7
Samsung Galaxy A26
74.0
Value for Money Samsung Galaxy A26
Nothing Phone 3
Lower Value
Samsung Galaxy A26
Best Value
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
67.5/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
92.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
65.0/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing Phone 3
77.7/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A26
Samsung Galaxy A26
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 3
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.70"
Display Type
OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1260x2800
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm)
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
GPU
Adreno 825
Mali-G68 MP5
RAM
16 GB
8 GB
Storage
512 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.7, (periscope telephoto), 1/2.75", PDAF, 3x optical zoom. OIS + 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", LED Flash
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76", HDR, Video (4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5150 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
Fast battery 25W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
6.0 with A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 mm
164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight
218g
200g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Corning Gorilla Glass
Colors
White, Black
Black, White, Mint
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15
Android 15

Our Verdict

Nothing Phone 3 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 77.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Battery, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A26 puts up a strong fight with a score of 74.0/100. However, Samsung Galaxy A26 offers better value for money.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Nothing Phone 3

Pros
  • Decent everyday performance
  • All-day battery life
  • 65W fast charging
  • 120Hz smooth display
  • 5G connectivity
Cons
  • Average camera
  • Premium pricing

Samsung Galaxy A26

Pros
  • Decent everyday performance
  • All-day battery life
  • 120Hz smooth display
  • 5G connectivity
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Average camera

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Nothing Phone 3 or Samsung Galaxy A26?

Nothing Phone 3 is the overall winner with a score of 77.7/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 3 or Samsung Galaxy A26?

Both phones have identical camera scores.

Which has better battery life?

Nothing Phone 3 has better battery with a score of 92.0/100.

Which is better for gaming?

Nothing Phone 3 is better for gaming with a score of 65.0/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Samsung Galaxy A26 offers better value at PKR 94,999 with a value score of 2.6.

What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 3 and Samsung Galaxy A26?

Nothing Phone 3 costs PKR 329,999 while Samsung Galaxy A26 costs PKR 94,999. The price difference is PKR 235,000.

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Rs. 329,999
Samsung Galaxy A26
Rs. 94,999