Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy A35
Performance score
Nothing Phone (3a) is 16% faster than Samsung Galaxy A35 by our estimate.
A smartphone's score is the score of its chip — our calculation from specs, not a benchmark. See screen, battery and cameras in the tables below.
Overview
| Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance (0–100) | 12.13 | 10.46 |
| Chip | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Exynos 1380 |
| Brand | Nothing | Samsung |
| Release date | Q1 2025 | Q1 2024 |
| Launch price | $379 | $399 |
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 |
Display
| Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77″ | 6.6″ |
| Resolution | 2392×1080 | 2340×1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Memory
| Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 / 12 GB | 6 / 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
Battery, cameras, body
| Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 25 W |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight | 201 g | 209 g |
Pros and cons
Nothing Phone (3a)
- chip is 16% faster
- faster charging: 50 vs 25 W
- more RAM: up to 12 vs 8 GB
- lighter: 201 vs 209 g
- newer: released in 2025
- cheaper at launch: $379 vs $399
Samsung Galaxy A35
- no notable advantages
Other comparisons
Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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