Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
#1057
Samsung Galaxy F36
#728Category Breakdown
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Samsung Galaxy F36
Performance
72.293.7
Camera
93.589.4
Display
95.593.0
Battery
89.882.7
Build
87.892.3
Overall
87.890.2
Summary
- The Nothing Phone (3a) Lite features a slightly larger 6.77-inch AMOLED display with higher peak brightness and HDR support compared to the 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display of the Samsung Galaxy F36, which lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Nothing Phone is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro chipset, while the Galaxy F36 utilizes the Exynos 1380; both offer comparable RAM options.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both having a 50 MP main sensor and OIS, but the Galaxy F36 has a higher resolution 13 MP selfie camera compared to the 16 MP on the Nothing Phone.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Nothing Phone supports faster 33W charging versus the 25W of the Galaxy F36.
- On the software front, both run Android 15, but the Galaxy F36 offers a longer upgrade support period with up to 6 major updates compared to the 3 major updates for the Nothing Phone.
- Build quality is also notable, with the Nothing Phone using Panda Glass for both front and back, while the Galaxy F36 features Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and an eco-leather back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Samsung Galaxy F36
General
Release Date
2025, October 29
2025, July 21
Announced
2025, October 29
2025, July 21
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.77"
6.7"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~387 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Panda Glass, Mohs level 5
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Mali-G68 MP5
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP (macro)
Front Camera
16 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 50% in 20 min5W reverse wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight
199 g
197 g
Materials
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Luxe Violet, Coral Red, Onyx Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
OS Version
Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.5
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No