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Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy Note10
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Nothing Phone (3) — quick specs
- Network5G / LTE / HSPA
- Display—
- Camera50 MP
- Memory256 GB
- Battery5150 mAh
- OSAndroid 15
Samsung Galaxy Note10 — quick specs
- NetworkLTE / HSPA / EVDO
- Display6.3 inches · 1080×2280
- Camera12 MP
- Memory8 GB RAM
- Battery3500 mAh
- OSAndroid 9.0
● Full specification comparison
Spec
Nothing Phone (3)
Samsung Galaxy Note10
NETWORK
Technology
5G, 4G, 3G, 2G / Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Technology
A5G, 4G, 3G, 2G / Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G
BGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
—
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
2G bands
A—
BGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands
—
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
A—
BHSDPA 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), 14(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 46, 48, 66(1700/2100), 71(600) - SM-N970U1
4G bands
A—
BLTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 46, 48, 66(1700/2100), 71(600) - SM-N970U1
Speed
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HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2048/150 Mbps
Speed
A—
BHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2048/150 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced
July 2, 2025
2019, August
Announced
AJuly 2, 2025
B2019, August
Status
Available. Released 2025
Available. Released 2019, August
Status
AAvailable. Released 2025
BAvailable. Released 2019, August
BODY
Dimensions
160.6 x 75.6 x 9 (mm)
151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Dimensions
A160.6 x 75.6 x 9 (mm)
B151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
Weight
218g
168 g (5.93 oz)
Weight
A218g
B168 g (5.93 oz)
SIM
Dual SIM (Nano SIM), eSIM
Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
SIM
ADual SIM (Nano SIM), eSIM
BSingle SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Build
Slate
Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Build
ASlate
BFront/back glass (Gorilla Glass 6), 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
Dynamic 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
BDynamic AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size
—
6.3 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Size
A—
B6.3 inches, 98.6 cm2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
—
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Resolution
A—
B1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
Protection
—
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Protection
A—
BCorning Gorilla Glass 6
PLATFORM
OS
Android 15 with Nothing OS 3.5
Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI
OS
AAndroid 15 with Nothing OS 3.5
BAndroid 9.0 (Pie); One UI
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8735 / Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAM, Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China
Chipset
AQualcomm SM8735 / Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
BExynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAM, Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China
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 (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAM
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China
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 (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAM
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China
GPU
Adreno 825
Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAM
Adreno 640 - USA/China
GPU
AAdreno 825
BMali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAM
Adreno 640 - USA/China
MEMORY
Card slot
No
No
Card slot
ANo
BNo
Internal
256GB & 512GB
256GB 8GB RAM
Internal
A256GB & 512GB
B256GB 8GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Triple
Triple: 50+50+50 MP
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm, Super Steady video";i
Triple
ATriple: 50+50+50 MP
B12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.0µm, Super Steady video";i
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
—
Video
A4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
B—
SELFIE CAMERA
Single
50 MP
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF"
Single
A50 MP
B10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF"
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Stereo Speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
AStereo Speakers
BYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
No
32-bit/384kHz audio
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Dolby Atmos/AKG sound
3.5mm jack
ANo
BNo
32-bit/384kHz audio
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Dolby Atmos/AKG sound
COMMS
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 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/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.x
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Bluetooth
A5.x
B5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
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
3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
USB
AUSB Type-C
B3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
NFC
Yes
YES
NFC
AYes
BYES
Radio
—
FM radio (USA & Canada only)
Radio
A—
BFM radio (USA & Canada only)
FEATURES
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
ANT+
Bixby natural language commands and dictation
Sensors
AFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Samsung DeX (desktop experience support)
ANT+
Bixby natural language commands and dictation
BATTERY
Charging
65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
Fast battery charging 25W
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 12W
Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 9W
Charging
A65W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 15W wireless, 7.5W reverse charging, 5W reverse wireless
BFast battery charging 25W
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 12W
Power bank/Reverse wireless charging 9W
Battery Type
5150 mAh <small>(International models)</small> / 5500 mAh <small>(Indian models)</small>
Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
Battery Type
A5150 mAh <small>(International models)</small> / 5500 mAh <small>(Indian models)</small>
BNon-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
MISC
Models
White, Black
SM-N970F, SM-N970U, SM-N970U1, SM-N9700, SM-N970W, SM-N9700, SM-N970N
Models
AWhite, Black
BSM-N970F, SM-N970U, SM-N970U1, SM-N9700, SM-N970W, SM-N9700, SM-N970N
Colors
—
Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Pink, Aura Red
Colors
A—
BAura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Pink, Aura Red
Price
—
About 950 EUR
Price
A—
BAbout 950 EUR
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