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Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G (Specs, Price & Features)
Compare Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G side by side. Discover differences in specifications, performance, camera, battery, and more to find the best smartphone for your needs in the Philippines.
| Specs | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro | SAMSUNG Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Nothing | Samsung |
| Model | Phone (3a) Pro | Galaxy A57 5G |
| Release Date | March 11, 2025 | March 25, 2026 |
| Status | Available | - |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) + eSIM support | Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM support |
| Price | ₱27,790 | ₱28,990 |
| Build & Design | ||
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm | 161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 179 g |
| Build Material | Glass front (Panda Glass), Aluminum frame with plastic sides, Glass back (Panda Glass) | Gorilla Glass Victus+ (Front & Back), Aluminum Frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP64 (Dust-tight and splash resistant) | - |
| Colors | Black, Grey, White | Awesome Navy, Awesome Gray, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.77-inch | 6.7 inches |
| Display Type | Flexible AMOLED, 1.07 Billion colors, HDR10+ | Super AMOLED+ (Vision Booster, 1900 nits peak brightness) |
| Resolution | 2392 x 1080 (FHD+) | FHD+ (1080 x 2340 pixels) |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz Adaptive | 120Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 388 PPI | - |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typical) / 1300 nits (HBM) / 3000 nits (Peak) | - |
| Protection | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm) | Samsung Exynos 1680 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720, 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (Up to 2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Samsung Xclipse 550 |
| RAM Options | 12GB LPDDR4X (Up to 20GB with RAM Booster) | 8GB / 12GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Internal Storage Options | 256GB (UFS 2.2) | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB (UFS 3.1) |
| Expandable Storage | No | No (The microSD slot has been removed in this generation) |
| Software & Features | ||
| Operating System | Android 15 (Upgradable to Android 16) | Android 16 (with 6 years of OS & security updates) |
| UI / Skin | Nothing OS 3.1 | One UI 8.5 |
| Special Features | Glyph Interface (26 zones), Essential Key (programmable button), AI-powered camera enhancements, Clean software experience (no bloatware). | Circle to Search, AI Voice Transcription, IP68 Water/Dust Resistance, 13% larger Vapor Chamber for cooling. |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50MP (f/1.9, 24mm, OIS, dual pixel PDAF) | 50 MP, f/1.8 (Wide) with OIS and PDAF |
| Secondary | 50MP Periscope Telephoto (f/2.6, 70mm, 3x Optical Zoom, OIS) + 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2, 120° FOV) | 12 MP (Ultra-wide) + 5 MP (Macro) |
| Features | Ultra HDR, Night Mode, 60x Ultra Zoom, Motion Capture, Portrait Mode | HDR10+, Nightography, AI Object Eraser 3, Best Face |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120fps (Live HDR support) | 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps (with Gyro-EIS) |
| Front Camera | 50MP (f/2.2, 24mm wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Front Camera Features | Face Unlock, Night Mode, HDR | Portrait Mode, HDR, Face Unlock |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps | 4K @ 30fps |
| Audio & Multimedia | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speakers | Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Features | High-fidelity spatial audio, Dual microphones with noise cancellation | Dolby Atmos support |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Video Formats Supported | MP4, MOV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | 5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G | 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, Dual-band | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 (A2DP, LE) | 6.0 |
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 (OTG support) | USB Type-C 2.0 (OTG support) |
| Sensors & Security | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | In-display (Optical) | Optical In-display |
| Face Unlock | 2D Face Recognition | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging Type | Wired | USB Type-C |
| Charging Speed | 50W (100% in approx. 56 minutes) | 45W Wired (Adapter sold separately) |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | 7.5W (Reverse wired charging) | No |
| Price & Availability | ||
| Variants (RAM/Storage + Price) | 12GB + 256GB ₱27,790 | ₱28,990 8GB + 128GB ₱30,990 8GB + 256GB ₱37,990 12GB + 512GB |
| Availability | Available via Digital Walker, official Nothing stores on Lazada/Shopee, and select tech retailers. | Pre-orders started March 25; general retail starts April 10, 2026. |