Nothing Phone 3a 8/256 GB vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 12GB 256GB
84
Nothing Phone 3a 8/256 GB
₹26,999
87
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 12GB 256GB
₹99,999
Display
Screen Size
6.77
inches
6.8
inches
Display Type
Flexible AMOLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2x
Resolution
1080x2392 px (FHD+)
1440 x 3120
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
3000
nits
2600
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650
AnTuTu Score
798022
1770105
RAM
8
GB
—
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
—
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
—
Operating System
Android v15
Android v14
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.57", Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN9, 1µm, 24 mm, Autofocus, OIS
200 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.7, 1/1.3", Samsung ISOCELL S5KHP2, 0.6µm, 24 mm, upto 10x Digital Zoom
Secondary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", Sony Exmor-RS IMX355, 1.12µm, 15 mm
12 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, 13 mm
Tertiary Camera
50 MP, Telephoto, f/2.0, 1/2.75", Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN5, 0.64µm, upto 30x Digital Zoom, upto 2x Optical Zoom, 50 mm
10 MP, Telephoto, f/2.4, 1/3.52", Sony Exmor-RS IMX754, 1.12µm, upto 100x Digital Zoom, upto 3x Optical Zoom, 67 mm
Front Camera
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.44", Samsung ISOCELL S5KKD1, 2 mm
MP
12 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.12µm, 26 mm
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @120 fps
8k @30 fps 4k @60 fps Full HD @240 fps
Front Video Recording
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—
Camera Features
Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, LED Flash, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, LED Flash, OIS, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), SuperMoon, Expand Slow Motion, Ultra Steady Video, Video HDR, Bokeh portrait video, Video Pro Mode, Stereo recording
Memory
Internal Storage
256
GB
256
GB
Expandable Storage
no
no
Battery
Battery Capacity
5000
mAh
5000
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
50
W
45
W
Wireless Charging
—
yes
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
Yes, v5.3
Design
Weight
201
g
232
g
Build Material
—
Back: Gorilla Glass Armor
-
Colors
Black
black
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2025-03-11
2024-01-18
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Splash proof, IP64
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
OS Updates
3 Years
7 Years
Security Updates
6 Years
7 Years
Model Name
Nothing Phone 3a
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Unique glyph interface that actually feels useful
- Bright 120Hz AMOLED display that handles sunlight well
- Smooth everyday performance with 8GB RAM
- Camera does well in daylight with good detail and color
- Fast 50W charging when you have the right adapter
- Clean software with 3 years of OS updates and 6 years of security patches
! Consider before buying…
- No charger in the box – you'll need to buy one separately
- Battery life is just decent – not a two-day phone
- Camera zoom falls apart beyond 2x, especially in video
- Rear camera protrudes and the phone is a bit heavy
- Side buttons sit annoyingly high – mis-taps happen with mounts
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Bright display that cuts through harsh sunlight
- Zoom that pulls in distant details with impressive reach
- S Pen adds genuine productivity — not just a party trick
- Battery sails through a full day of hard use
- Titanium build that feels properly solid in hand
! Consider before buying…
- Sharp corners dig into your palm over time
- Included charger is sluggish — you'll want an upgrade
- Heavy and wide, one-handed use is a stretch
- File transfers to PC are frustratingly slow
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