Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (3a) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (3a)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Performance
83.5
88.7 ★
Camera
78.0
78.0
Battery
88.0 ★
78.0
Gaming
82.5
86.9 ★
Overall
83.9
85.4 ★
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 Plus
88.7/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone (3a)
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
86.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
85.4/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (3a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (3a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.77"
6.70"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x2392
1440x3120
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
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
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
32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
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@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
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
4900 mAh
Charging
50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min
Fast battery 45W wired, PD3.0, 69% in 30 min, 25W wireless (Qi2.2), 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, A2DP, LE
6.0 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
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in)
158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm
Weight
201g
190g
Build Material
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades
Android 16
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 85.4/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Nothing Phone (3a) puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. However, Nothing Phone (3a) offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Premium pricing
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3a) or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is the overall winner with a score of 85.4/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (3a) or Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone (3a) has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is better for gaming with a score of 86.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone (3a) offers better value at PKR 153,499 with a value score of 2.2.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (3a) and Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus?
Nothing Phone (3a) costs PKR 153,499 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus costs PKR 384,999. The price difference is PKR 231,500.
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