Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
Key differences
- The Nothing Phone (3a) charges faster, at 50W wired against 45W.
- Only the Nothing Phone (3a) has a dedicated telephoto camera.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 7.9/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Brand | Nothing | Samsung |
| Model | Phone (3a) | Galaxy M56 5G |
| India launch date | 4 March 2025 | 17 April 2025 |
| First sale | 11 March 2025 | Not published |
| Launch price | From ₹24,999 | From ₹24,999 |
| Variants | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | 6.77", Flexible AMOLED, 1084 x 2392, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak | Not published |
| Screen protection | Panda glass | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Exynos 1480 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main + 50MP telephoto (4x in-sensor) + 8MP ultrawide | 50MP main |
| Front camera | 32MP | 12MP |
| Rear video | Not published | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Wired charging | 50W | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | No | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 15, Nothing OS | Not published |
| OS updates promised | 3 years | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP64 | Not published |
| Weight | 208 g | Not published |
| Thickness | 8.35 mm | 7.2 mm |
| NFC | Yes | Not published |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Not published |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Not published |
| USB | Not published | Not published |
| Fingerprint | in-display optical | Not published |
| Colours | Black, White, Blue | Not published |
Frequently asked questions
Nothing Phone (3a) or Samsung Galaxy M56 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the Nothing Phone (3a) is ahead, 7.9/10 against 6.2/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Nothing Phone (3a) charges faster, at 50W wired against 45W. Only the Nothing Phone (3a) has a dedicated telephoto camera.