Nothing Phone 3A vs Samsung Galaxy A56
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the Nothing Phone 3A
- 3.0x better Digital Zoom (30 x vs 10 x)
- 2.7x better Front Camera (32 MP vs 12 MP)
- 58% higher Peak Brightness (3000 nits vs 1900 nits)
- 50% more RAM Memory (12 + 256 GB vs 8 + 256 GB)
- 11% higher Charging Watts (50 W vs 45 W)
- 8% higher HBM Brightness (1300 nits vs ~1200 nits)
- Better Zoom: 2 x vs Not Confirm
- Model Number: A059
- Special Features: It has 3 LED light strips with 26 add…
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A56
- 19% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1.25 M vs 1.05 M)
- 16% higher Max Clock (2.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz)
- Price USA: 360
- Better Screen Type: Super AMOLED vs Amoled
- Better Processor: Exynos 1580 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
- Better RAM Type: LPDDR5 vs LPDDR4X
- Faster Storage Type: UFS 3.1 vs UFS 2.2
- Higher Front Recording: 4K @ 30 fps 1080p @ 30 fps vs 1080p @ 30/60 fps
- Includes Reverse Charging
| Specification | ||
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| General Information | ||
| Product Name | Nothing Phone 3A | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
| Brand | Nothing | Samsung |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 143000 PKR | 112000 PKR |
| Price India | ₹35000 | ₹36000 |
| Price USA | — | $360 |
| Variants Prices | 12 + 128 GB 8 + 256 GB 12 + 256 GB | 8 + 256 GB |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.77 inch | 6.7 inches |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2392 Pixels | 1080 x 2340 Pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Type | Amoled | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 1900 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1300 nits | ~1200 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Exynos 1580 |
| Lithography Process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Max Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 1 x 2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 | 1 x 2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Xclipse 540 |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | 1.05 M | 1.25 M |
| Bootup Time | 17s | Not Confirm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 12 + 256 GB | 8 + 256 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 8 + 128 GB | 6/8 + 128 GB |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera | 50 + 50 + 8 MP | 50 + 12 + 5 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 pixels | 8150 x 6150 pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP = Samsung GN9 | 50 MP = Sony IMX906 |
| Zoom | 2 x | Not Confirm |
| Digital Zoom | 30 x | 10 x |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps | 4K @ 30 fps |
| Flash | Yes | LED Flash |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 32 MP | 12 MP |
| Front Sensor | 32 MP = Samsung S5KKD1 | 12 MP = Samsung S5K3LC |
| Front Resolution | 6532 × 4899 MP | 4000 × 3000 Pixels |
| Front Recording | 1080p @ 30/60 fps | 4K @ 30 fps |
| Front Flash | - | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAH |
| Charging Watts | 50 W | 45 W |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | 7.5 W | No |
| Reverse Wireless | No | No |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | 14 | Not Confirm |
| Charging Time | 51m 50s | Not Confirm |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | A059 | — |
| Release Date | 11 March, 2025 | 10 March, 2025 |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Series Name | Nothing a | A Series |
| Category | Mid Range | Mid Range |
| Android OS | Android 17 Now | Android 17, up to 5 major OS updates |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 198 g |
| Build | plastic frame, glass back | aluminum frame , Glass back |
| IP Rating | ip 64 | ip 67 |
| Special Features | It has 3 LED light strips with 26 addressable zones that double as a camera fill light and a notification indicator. So instead of a plain blinking LED, you get a customizable light show for calls, messages, and low-light selfies. | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / E-Sim |
| Network | 4G / 4G+ / 5G | 4G / 4G+ / 5G |
| WiFi | WiFi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Security & Audio | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speaker | Dual Stereo Speaker |
| Fingerprint | Hyper Sonic Front Finger | Front Finger |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer |
| Highlights | ||
| Display Highlights | — |
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| Processor Highlights | — |
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| Memory Highlights | — |
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| Camera Highlights | — |
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| Battery Highlights | — |
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| Verdict | ||
| Pros | ✅ 50MP telephoto zoom 🔭 | ✅ Super AMOLED Display 📱 |
| Cons | ❌ IP64 rating only 💧 | ❌ No Headphone Jack 🎧 |
| Best For | 🎯 Camera enthusiasts 📸 | 🎯 Media Consumption 📺 |
| Not Best For | 🚫 Rugged outdoor use 🏔️ | 🚫 Hardcore Gaming 🎮 |
| Related Media | ||
| Rival Devices | Xiaomi 17T | infinix note 60 |
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