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Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
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Nothing Phone (3) — quick specs
- Network5G / LTE / HSPA
- Display—
- Camera50 MP
- Memory256 GB
- Battery5150 mAh
- OSAndroid 15
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) — quick specs
- NetworkLTE / HSPA / GSM
- Display6.3 inches · 1080×2220
- Camera24 MP
- Memory6 GB RAM
- Battery3800 mAh
- OSAndroid 8.0
● Full specification comparison
Spec
Nothing Phone (3)
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
NETWORK
Technology
5G, 4G, 3G, 2G / Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Technology
A5G, 4G, 3G, 2G / Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G
BGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
—
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
2G bands
A—
BGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands
—
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
A—
BHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
—
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
4G bands
A—
BLTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800), 26(850), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
Speed
—
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
Speed
A—
BHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced
July 2, 2025
2018, October
Announced
AJuly 2, 2025
B2018, October
Status
Available. Released 2025
Available. Released 2018, November
Status
AAvailable. Released 2025
BAvailable. Released 2018, November
BODY
Dimensions
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 (mm)
162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Dimensions
A160.6 x 75.6 x 9 (mm)
B162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Weight
218g
183 g (6.46 oz)
Weight
A218g
B183 g (6.46 oz)
SIM
Dual SIM (Nano SIM), eSIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
SIM
ADual SIM (Nano SIM), eSIM
BDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Build
Slate
Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Build
ASlate
BFront/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
DISPLAY
Type
Type: OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) / Resolutions: 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio / Size: 6.67 inches / Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Type
AType: OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) / Resolutions: 1260 x 2800 pixels, 20:9 ratio / Size: 6.67 inches / Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
BSuper AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size
—
6.3 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Size
A—
B6.3 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~80.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
—
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
Resolution
A—
B1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
Protection
—
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Protection
A—
BCorning Gorilla Glass 5
PLATFORM
OS
Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS
AAndroid 15 with Nothing OS 3.5
BAndroid 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8735 / Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Chipset
AQualcomm SM8735 / Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
BQualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
CPU
AOcta-core (1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A720)
BOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
GPU
Adreno 825
Adreno 512
GPU
AAdreno 825
BAdreno 512
MEMORY
Card slot
No
microSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)
Card slot
ANo
BmicroSD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)
Internal
256GB & 512GB
64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Internal
A256GB & 512GB
B64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Triple
Triple: 50+50+50 MP
—
Triple
ATriple: 50+50+50 MP
B—
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
—
Video
A4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
B—
Quad
—
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF
10 MP f/2.4, 52mm, (telephoto), 1/3.9", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom
8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, depth sensor";i:
Quad
A—
B24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF
10 MP f/2.4, 52mm, (telephoto), 1/3.9", 1.0µm, 2x optical zoom
8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm, depth sensor";i:
SELFIE CAMERA
Single
50 MP
24 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm"
Single
A50 MP
B24 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm"
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Loudspeaker
AStereo Speakers
BYes
3.5mm jack
No
Yes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Dolby Atmos
3.5mm jack
ANo
BYes
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Dolby Atmos
COMMS
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
WLAN
AWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
BWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.x
5.0, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
A5.x
B5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS
AYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
BYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USB
USB Type-C
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
USB
AUSB Type-C
B2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
NFC
Yes
Yes
NFC
AYes
BYes
Radio
—
FM radio
Radio
A—
BFM radio
FEATURES
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ANT+
Sensors
AFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ANT+
BATTERY
Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
Fast battery charging 18W
Charging
A65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
BFast battery charging 18W
Battery Type
5150 mAh <small>(International models)</small> / 5500 mAh <small>(Indian models)</small>
Non-removable Li-Ion 3800 mAh battery
Battery Type
A5150 mAh <small>(International models)</small> / 5500 mAh <small>(Indian models)</small>
BNon-removable Li-Ion 3800 mAh battery
MISC
Models
White, Black
SM-A920F, SM-A9200
Models
AWhite, Black
BSM-A920F, SM-A9200
Colors
—
Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
Colors
A—
BCaviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
Price
—
About 383 USD
Price
A—
BAbout 383 USD
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