⚖ Head to Head Comparison
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing
80
$799
VS
+0
Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung
80
$899.99
Razor-Thin Margin
The Nothing Phone 3 barely edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 0 points (80 vs 80). With such a slim margin across 23 reviews, both are excellent choices.
💡 Our Take: This is essentially a toss-up. Consider price, ecosystem compatibility, and specific features.
✓ Nothing Phone 3 scores 0 points higher ✓ 4 publications reviewed both ✓ Based on 23 expert reviews
4 reviewers evaluated both products, providing solid comparative data.
📈 Score Breakdown by Publication
| Publication | Nothing Phone 3 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Engadget | 81 | 80 |
| GSMArena | 84 | 86 |
| PCMag | 90 | 80 |
| Wired | 70 | 70 |
| Android Authority | 90 | — |
| Android Central | 70 | — |
| Android Headlines | — | 90 |
| Androidpolice | 75 | — |
| CNET | — | 80 |
| Gizmodo | 80 | — |
| IGN | 70 | — |
| Markellisreviews | 90 | — |
| Powerup-gaming | 80 | — |
| Techadvisor | 80 | — |
| TechRadar | 80 | — |
| The Verge | — | 70 |
| Theguardian | 80 | — |
| Tom's Guide | — | 80 |
| Trusted Reviews | — | 80 |
⚙ Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3 | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.67" | 6.3" |
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2340 x 1080 120Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 12/16GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256/512GB | 256GB,512GB |
| Battery | 5,150mAh | 4300mAh |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
