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Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids) vs Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)
Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.
Smartphone Battle
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Nothing · 2025
Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids)
74/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
Samsung · 2026
Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)
74/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE
WHY IS Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids) BETTER THAN Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)?
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Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids)Winner 🏆
Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)
BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES
Margin Delta| SPEC FACTOR | Nothing Phone | Samsung SM-S948U | LEADER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Fast Charging | Standard | Standard | 25W |
| Main Camera Sensor | N/A | N/A | 48 MP |
| Screen Display Size | 6.77" | 6.89" | 6.89" |
| Chassis Weight | 201g | 214g | 201g Lightest |
Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages
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Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 73.9/100
After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 60/100 camera rating.
When to buy Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids):
Lighter body: 201g (13g lighter in hand)
When to buy Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3):
Balanced specifications with Samsung hardware design · Runs Android with optimized security support
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions: Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids) vs Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)
Which phone is better: Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids) or Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)?
Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids) leads with an overall BeastScore of 73.9/100 compared to Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) (73.9/100), driven by advantages in Lighter body: 201g (13g lighter in hand).
What are the primary battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids) and Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)?
Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids) is equipped with a 6.77-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) features a 6.89-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
How do the camera capabilities compare between Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids) and Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)?
In lab hardware evaluations, Nothing Phone (3a) 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059 (Nothing Asteroids) scores 60/100 in camera performance, while Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3) scores 60/100.
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