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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) 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) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus)

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) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) 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) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus)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	211g	214g	211g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus):

✓3g lighter chassis (211g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓6.77" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3):

✓6.89" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus)	Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED display	AM-OLED display
Screen Size	6.77"	6.89"
Resolution & Density	1080x2392 (388 ppi)	1440x3120 (499 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB	512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) Wins Camera
Primary Camera	N/A	N/A
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	N/A	N/A
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	N/A
Weight	211 g	214 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3+	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 73.9/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) 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) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus):

Balanced specifications with Nothing hardware design · Runs Android with optimized security support

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) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) 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) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) or Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)?

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) 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 Balanced specifications with Nothing hardware design and Runs Android with optimized security support.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) and Samsung SM-S948U Galaxy S26 Ultra UW 5G Dual SIM TD-LTE US 512GB / SM-S948A (Samsung Miracle 3)?

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) 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) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) 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) Pro 5G Premium Edition Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 256GB A059P (Nothing Asteroids Plus) 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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