Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy S22
Performance score
By our estimate, Samsung Galaxy S22 beats Nothing Phone (3a) by 32%.
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 S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance (0–100) | 12.13 | 15.97 |
| Chip | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Exynos 2200 (in the US — Snapdragon 8 Gen 1) |
| Brand | Nothing | Samsung |
| Release date | Q1 2025 | Q1 2022 |
| Launch price | $379 | $799 |
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 12 |
Display
| Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77″ | 6.1″ |
| Resolution | 2392×1080 | 2340×1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
Memory
| Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
Battery, cameras, body
| Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy S22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 25 W |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP |
| Weight | 201 g | 167 g |
Pros and cons
Nothing Phone (3a)
- bigger battery: 5000 vs 3700 mAh
- faster charging: 50 vs 25 W
- more RAM: up to 12 vs 8 GB
- bigger screen: 6.77″ vs 6.1″
- newer: released in 2025
- cheaper at launch: $379 vs $799
Samsung Galaxy S22
- chip is 32% faster
- more compact: 6.1″ vs 6.77″ screen
- lighter: 167 vs 201 g
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Preliminary data: specs are still being checked against the manufacturer's website.
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