Samsung Galaxy A36 and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro are stylish mid-range smartphones. Both have appealing features. But it appears that the two phones serve distinct functions. While Samsung’s phone promises long-term software upgrades and durability, nothing has a unique look or a high-end display with a Glyph interface. Let us try out which phone is ideal for you using this comparison.

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36: Design & Display

The design of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is unique and iconic. It provides the Glyph LED lighting interface. There are three LED stripes on it. The Samsung Galaxy A36’s design is not outstanding. The phone has a high-end appearance. It is long-lasting due to its IP67 rating and Gorilla Glass Victus Plus protection. The center frame of any phone is made of plastic.

The 6.77-inch AMOLED screen of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro features FHD+ resolution. Its maximum brightness is 3000 nits, and its refresh rate is 120 Hz. The Samsung Galaxy A36, on the other hand, features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with FHD+ clarity. The phone features a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a maximum brightness of 1900 nits.

Processor

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC powers the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. The Nothing’s Phone (3a) Pro boasts 512GB of internal storage and up to 12GB of RAM. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chipset powers the Samsung Galaxy A36 phone. Up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage are available.

Battery

50W wired fast charging is supported by the 5,000mAh battery of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. As the Samsung Galaxy A36 has a 5000mAh battery, it can be charged via cable fast charging at 45W. Here, the charging pace of the Samsung phone is a little slow.

Camera

Both smartphones come with a triple camera system. The 50MP primary camera, 8MP ultrawide camera, and 50MP telephoto camera are all features of the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. 3x optical zoom is supported by its periscope sensor. For taking selfies, the phone has a 50-megapixel camera.

The Samsung Galaxy A36 features a 5-megapixel macro lens, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 50MP primary camera. For taking selfies, a 12-megapixel front camera is available. In terms of cameras, Nothing’s phone comes out on top.

Price

The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, which comes with 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, is priced at Rs 30,999. At the same time, the Samsung Galaxy A36 phone costs Rs 30,999 and has the same configuration. No phone has a larger screen or a more powerful camera. But for those who desire durability and long-term Android updates, Samsung’s phone might be a superior option.