Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 vs Exynos 2500, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs 4900mAh…

Nothing

Galaxy S26 FE

$699

5categories won

6 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro claims the overall win over the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 FE leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (3a) Pro. Choose the Phone (3a) Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S26 FE if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryPhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro wins on endurance with 5,400 mAh and 65W fast charging.

🎮 GamingTie

Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and smooth everyday multitasking.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 FE

Galaxy S26 FE takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValuePhone (3a) Pro

Phone (3a) Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $429 vs $699.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Phone (3a) Pro vs Galaxy S26 FE: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy S26 FE
Screen size	6.72"	6.7"
Resolution	1080 x 2412Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	—	385 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nits	1900 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy S26 FE
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4	Exynos 2500
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	—	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	—	8900
Maximum RAM	16 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy S26 FE
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	3	3
Optical zoom	2x	3xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	—	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy S26 FE
Capacity	5,400 mAhWinner	4,900 mAh
Wired charging	65 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	25 WWinner	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy S26 FE
Weight	194 g	193 g
Thickness	8.4 mm	7.4 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	—	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy S26 FE
Operating system	Android 16	Android 17
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	5 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Phone (3a) Pro	Galaxy S26 FE
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$429Winner	$699