Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nothing Phone (3a)Nothing Phone (3a)Global · 8GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy A56 5GSamsung Galaxy A56 5GGlobal · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A566B
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Basics
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A566B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.0Design & Materials 6.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.2Performance & Hardware 7.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.8Camera 7.8Camera
Connectivity score 7.9 Connectivity 8.0 Connectivity
Battery score 6.8 Battery 6.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.2
19 reviews
8.9
103 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy A56 5G

Specs Nothing Phone (3a) price comparison Nothing Phone (3a)
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy A56 5G Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Global · 8GB · 128GB · SM-A566B
Inches 6.77" 6.7"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 87% useful 87% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 77.5 mm
163.5 mm
8.3 mm 		77.5 mm
162.2 mm
7.4 mm
Weight 201 g 197 g
Micro SnapD. 7s Gen3
Octa-Core 		Exynos 1580
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 810.000
v10 		1.257.856
v11
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
GN9
2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX906
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 16 Android 16

Brand
Brand Nothing Samsung
Aliases A059 SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS

Release Date
Release date March 2025,
1 year ago 		March 2025,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Nothing Phone (3a)
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Nothing Phone (3a)
Samsung Galaxy A56 5G
Size
77.5 mm • 163.5 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.5 mm • 162.2 mm • 7.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 201 g 197 g
Usable surface 87 % 87 %
Materials Polycarbonate Glass, Metal
Resistance IP64 IP67
Colors
Black
White
Blue
Black
Pink
Gray
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.77" 6.7"
Type AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2392 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 388 Pixels per inch 385 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 2160 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Brightnes 800 cd/m² (typ)
  • Peak brightness - 3000 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 1300 cd/m²
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Panda glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6
9.2
Is it comfortable?
8.8
8.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.6
8.7
Number of reviews
19 reviews
103 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 Exynos 1580
CPU 1x2.5GHz Cortex-A720 +3x2.4GHz Cortex A720 +4x1.8GHz Cortex A520 1xA720 2.9 GHz +3xA720 2.6 GHz +4xA520 1.95GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 810 480MHz Xclipse 540

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
810.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 80% of devices
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1.257.856
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 86% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.2 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Geomagnetic
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.8
9.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
8.0
Number of reviews
19 reviews
103 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.88 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung GN9 Sony IMX906
Type ISOCELL CMOS BSI 2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
12 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
123°
Sensor
Sony IMX355
Sony Exmor
Type
CMOS
--
Pixel size
1.14 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"
--
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Macro lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN5
Unknown
Type
ISOCELL
CMOS
Pixel size
0.64 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.76"
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 2x2 OCL
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • AutoFraming
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode
  • RAW 12 bits
  • DOL HDR

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung S5KKD1 Samsung S5K3LC
Type ISOCELL CMOS
Pixel size 0.70 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.44" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
8.0
7.5
Quality of selfies
8.7
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.8
Number of reviews
19 reviews
103 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.4 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.3
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • Apt-x Adaptive

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • MST
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
9.1
Quality of the GPS
8.8
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.3
9.0
Number of reviews
19 reviews
103 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
50.0W 		Yes,
45.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 58%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 49%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
19 reviews
103 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 53%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 47%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 12%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 10%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 58%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
19 reviews
103 reviews
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