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Phone (3) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026

Nothing256 GB

Phone (3)

6.67″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4

256 GB · 12 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434226166

93%Spec
match

White

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THE CHOICE IS PERSONAL

Which one
is your one?

Two great phones.
Different things to love.

93Display94

—Camera91

—Battery93

Make it personal How are scores calculated?

Samsung YOUR MATCH

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Native 5x zoom. Built-in S Pen.

94%Spec
match

Cobalt Violet

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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESGalaxy S26 Ultra takes the lead.

1.3 points ahead across your selected display priorities.

Change what matters

Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring

Decision confidence: Close decision · 1.3 points apart

The leading product stays the same when each available priority moves one step. This checks the published-spec model, not lab-tested quality.

Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.

OVERVIEW

Compare the facts.

See each difference separately. Select a topic for its sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

Bar length shows the stated amount. Use your priorities to decide which amount suits you.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 06

Pixel density

Pixels per inch describe display density. This is not an overall display-quality or colour-accuracy score.

Phone (3)460 ppi

Source 1

Galaxy S26 Ultra498.01 ppi

Samsung does not publish PPI. This value is calculated from its published 3120x1440 resolution and 6.9-inch full-rectangle diagonal.

Source 1 Source 2 Source 3

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THE DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER

A quick read on the trade-offs.

Every specification

Galaxy S26 Ultra

4g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

Phone (3): 218g
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 214g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

Galaxy S26 Ultra

0.23″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Phone (3): 6.67″
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 6.9″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Phone (3): Not verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra: 5×

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

Phone (3): Not verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra: Up to 31h

Shared 40-hour scale · not mixed-use battery life

BEYOND THE TOTAL

Why choose each?

Different strengths. Your call.

REASONS TO CONSIDER

Phone (3)

2.51 mm narrower
75.59 mm vs 78.1 mm wide. A narrower body may suit your grip.
Preference, not included in the match score.

Sources behind these differences 3

REASONS TO CONSIDER

Galaxy S26 Ultra

More screen, if you want it
6.9″ vs 6.67″ diagonally. Larger is a preference, not an automatic win.
Preference, not included in the match score.

Sources behind these differences 3

Published facts, not hands-on recommendations. These preferences do not add extra points to the match score; no tested battery gains are inferred.

GO A LITTLE DEEPER

Where each phone shines.

Explore the numbers behind the match.

Phone (3) Galaxy S26 Ultra

Display explainedGalaxy S26 Ultra leads

Phone (3): Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Galaxy S26 Ultra: Scores Samsung-published 2,600-nit peak brightness and 120Hz, plus 498.01 ppi calculated from its published resolution and full-rectangle diagonal. Brightness is not independently measured.

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YOUR PHONE, YOUR RULES

What matters to you?

Make the comparison fit your life.

DisplayBalanced

CameraNot scored

BatteryNot scored

Any must-haves?

210g or lighterReverse wireless chargingPublished 7-year support

Your matchGalaxy S26 Ultra

93vs94

Unknown must-haves pause the recommendation.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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All specs102 specifications

Phone (3)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Weight

218g

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214g

Width

75.59mm

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78.1mm

Thickness

8.99mm

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7.9mm

Screen size

6.67″

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6.9″

Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.

4500 nits

Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

2600 nits

Pixel density

460 ppi

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

498.01 ppi

Maximum refresh rate

120Hz

Adaptive refresh rate

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

120Hz

Native telephoto reach

Not verified

5×

Rear camera modules

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

8K video recording

Not verified

Yes

Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.

Not verified

31 hours

Wireless charging

Yes

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Yes

Published support term

7 years

Update policy

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

7 years

Display specification

Display; Size — 6.67” flexible AMOLED; Screen material — Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i; Resolution — 1260 x 2800 (460 PPI); Colour depth — 10-bit; Colors — 1.07 billion; Contrast ratio — 1,000,000:1; Brightness; Peak brightness — 4500 nits; Outdoor brightness — 1600 nits; Typical brightness — 800 nits; Refresh; Adaptive refresh rate — 120 Hz; Touch sampling rate — 1000 Hz

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

RAM and storage configuration

12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Camera system

Main camera; Resolution — 50 MP; Aperture — f/1.68; Sensor — 1/1.3"; Features — OIS & EIS; Auto focus, 2x2 OCL PDAF; 2x in-sensor zoom; Periscope camera; Resolution — 50 MP; Aperture — f/2.68; Sensor — 1/2.75”; Features — OIS & EIS; Autofocus; 3x optical zoom; 6x in-sensor zoom; 60x ultra zoom; Ultra-wide camera; Resolution — 50 MP; Aperture — F/2.2; Sensor — 1/2.76”; Features — 114° FOV; Front camera; Resolution — 50 MP; Aperture — F/2.2; Sensor — 1/2.76"; Features — 81.2° FOV; TrueLens Engine 4; Ultra XDR; Auto Tone; Portrait Optimiser; Motion Capture Mode; Night Mode; Macro Mode; Action Mode; Video recording; Ultra XDR video recording at 60 / 30 FPS; 1080p Ultra XDR video recording at 60 / 30 FPS; Slo-mo at 1080p 240 / 120 FPS; Time lapse at 4K / 1080p

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Battery and charging

5150 mAh UK capacity; Battery — Si/C Li-Ion 5,150 mAh*; *5500mAh (in India only); Charging — 65 W fast charging; 15 W wireless charging; 5 W reverse wireless charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Protocol — PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC4.0 / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / DCP / SDP / CDP / UFCS

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Dimensions

160.6 × 75.59 × 8.99 mm (height × width × depth)

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Regional SIM / network configuration

UK store configuration. SIM card type — Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM; e-SIM — Support; SIM mode — Dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VOLTE/VONR; 2G GSM — GSM 850, 900, DCS, PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands — UMTS B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G NR bands — n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA; Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G/6G Tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot; Bluetooth — 6.0; Location — L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS; NFC — Support. US carrier compatibility and availability are not established by this source.

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Storage

256 GB

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

RAM

12 GB

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Panel technology

Flexible AMOLED

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Display resolution

1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Pixel density

460 ppi

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Height

160.6 mm

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Colour

White

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Form factor

slab

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

UK battery capacity

5150 mAhUK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Wired charging power

65 W

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Claimed charge time to 50%

Not verifiedManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Reverse wireless charging

YesReverse wired charging is not evidence of reverse wireless charging.

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Ingress protection rating

IP68

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Front camera

50 MP

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Dedicated optical telephoto reach

3 x

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

eSIM only

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Published security support term

7 yearsSecurity-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Published operating system

Operating system — Nothing OS 4 powered by Android 16; Software support — 5 years of Android updates; 7 years of security patches; *The Nothing Phone (3) will get updates for 7 years starting from when the device first became available on nothing.tech. This includes five years of Android updates and seven years of security updates in addition to corrective and functionality updates.

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

UK manufacturer reference price

£549Official UK configuration price checked on 10 September 2026; not a live retailer quote.

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 — CPU

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 — CPU

4 nm TSMC process

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 — CPU

Qualcomm® Kryo™, 8-core, up to 3.21 GHz

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 — CPU

1 Prime core, up to 3.2 GHz (Cortex-X4)

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 — CPU

7 Performance cores, up to 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A720)

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 — GPU

Qualcomm® Adreno™ 825

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 — NPU

Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 — NPU

Qualcomm® AI Engine

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8S Gen 4 — ISP

Qualcomm Spectra™ 18-bit Triple AI ISP

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Main camera — Resolution

50 MP

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Main camera — Aperture

f/1.68

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Main camera — Sensor

1/1.3"

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Main camera — Features

OIS & EIS

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Main camera — Features

Auto focus, 2x2 OCL PDAF

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Main camera — Features

2x in-sensor zoom

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Periscope camera — Resolution

50 MP

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Periscope camera — Aperture

f/2.68

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Periscope camera — Sensor

1/2.75”

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Periscope camera — Features

OIS & EIS

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Periscope camera — Features

Autofocus

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Periscope camera — Features

3x optical zoom

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Periscope camera — Features

6x in-sensor zoom

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Periscope camera — Features

60x ultra zoom

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Ultra-wide camera — Resolution

50 MP

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Ultra-wide camera — Aperture

F/2.2

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Ultra-wide camera — Sensor

1/2.76”

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Ultra-wide camera — Features

114° FOV

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Front camera — Resolution

50 MP

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Front camera — Aperture

F/2.2

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Front camera — Sensor

1/2.76"

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Front camera — Features

81.2° FOV

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Size

6.67” flexible AMOLED

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Screen material

Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Resolution

1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Colour depth

10-bit

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Colors

1.07 billion

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Contrast ratio

1,000,000:1

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Brightness — Peak brightness

4500 nits

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Brightness — Outdoor brightness

1600 nits

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Brightness — Typical brightness

800 nits

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate

120 Hz

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Refresh — Touch sampling rate

1000 Hz

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Battery

Si/C Li-Ion 5,150 mAh*

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Battery

*5500mAh (in India only)

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Charging

65 W fast charging

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Charging

15 W wireless charging

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Charging

5 W reverse wireless charging

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Charging

7.5 W reverse wired charging

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Protocol

PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC4.0 / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / DCP / SDP / CDP / UFCS

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Audio

3 high-definition mics

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Audio

Symmetric stereo speakers

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

SIM card type

Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

e-SIM

Support

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

SIM mode

Dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VOLTE/VONR

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

2G GSM

GSM 850, 900, DCS, PCS

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands

UMTS B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

4G LTE bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

5G NR bands

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G/6G Tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Bluetooth

6.0

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Location

L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

NFC

Support

Source

Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Wireless charging power

15 W

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Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications

Not verified

Exact variants · Manufacturer specificationsView sources

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THE PRICE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

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Galaxy S26 Ultra matches value at£556.79

vs Phone (3)
£549.00 reference MSRP

MORE SCORE PER £ ↑

Galaxy S26 UltraPhone (3) reference

Try a Galaxy S26 Ultra price£1,279.00

Phone (3) offers more score per £ at this price.

A score-per-price simulation, not an objective buying verdict. Starts from reference MSRP; no live retailer offers.

Good comparisons start with good sources.9 cited sources for this pair. Every number has a story.See the evidence

Your selected categories: Display. Scores reflect published capabilities, not hands-on testing. Manufacturer battery claims can use different test conditions. Verified specifications remain visible even where a category cannot be scored.

How we calculate scores

Nothing Phone (3)

256 GB · checked 10 Sept 2026

Your weighted score93.0 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(93.00 × 1) ÷ 1

Display93.0 / 100

Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage

Published peak brightnessSource value: 4500

100.00 × 40% = 40.00

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Nothing

Pixel densitySource value: 460

80.00 × 35% = 28.00

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

Nothing

Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120

100.00 × 25% = 25.00Nothing

Category score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

BatteryNot scored

Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Playback and charging conditions.

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification

Weight218 gmanufacturer · high confidenceNothing

Width75.59 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceNothing

Thickness8.99 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceNothing

Display size6.67 inchesmanufacturer · high confidenceNothing

Peak brightness4500 nitsmanufacturer · high confidence

Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.

Nothing

Claimed video playbackNot verified

not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

not published

Published total support7 yearsmanufacturer · high confidence

Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.

Nothing

Wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidenceNothing

Reverse wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Reverse wired charging is not evidence of reverse wireless charging.

Nothing

Headphone jackNot verified

not published

Expandable storageNot verified

not published

eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidenceNothing

IP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidenceNothing

RAM12 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceNothing

Pixel density460 ppimanufacturer · high confidenceNothing

Maximum refresh rate120 Hzmanufacturer · high confidenceNothing

Native telephoto reachNot verified

not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

not published

Rear camera modules3manufacturer · high confidenceNothing

8K recordingNot verified

not published

Reference MSRP£549.00Nothing

All sources1

Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 2026-09-10

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Your weighted score94.3 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(94.32 × 1 + 91.25 × 0 + 92.57 × 0 + 100.00 × 0) ÷ 1

Display94.3 / 100

Scores Samsung-published 2,600-nit peak brightness and 120Hz, plus 498.01 ppi calculated from its published resolution and full-rectangle diagonal. Brightness is not independently measured.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage

Published peak brightnessSource value: 2600

86.67 × 40% = 34.67

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung UK

Pixel densitySource value: 498.01

99.01 × 35% = 34.65

Samsung does not publish PPI. This value is calculated from its published 3120x1440 resolution and 6.9-inch full-rectangle diagonal.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung UK

Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120

100.00 × 25% = 25.00Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung UK

Category score = 34.67 + 34.65 + 25.00 = 94.32

Camera91.3 / 100

A published-capability score, not an image-quality verdict. It counts native 5x reach, Samsung's 10x optical-quality mode, four rear modules, 8K and three named pro workflows.

Not included in your current weighted score.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage

Native telephoto reachSource value: 5

100.00 × 25% = 25.00

Samsung identifies 3x and 5x as optical zoom and 2x and 10x as Adaptive Pixel optical-quality zoom.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

Published optical-quality reachSource value: 10

100.00 × 15% = 15.00

Samsung identifies 3x and 5x as optical zoom and 2x and 10x as Adaptive Pixel optical-quality zoom.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

Published pro workflowsSource value: 3

75.00 × 35% = 26.25

Counts Samsung Log, Expert RAW and recording to external USB storage. Samsung does not publish genlock support. This measures support, not output quality.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

8K recording availableSource value: 1

100.00 × 5% = 5.00Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

Native rear camera modulesSource value: 4

100.00 × 20% = 20.00Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Developer Samsung Support UK

Category score = 25.00 + 15.00 + 26.25 + 5.00 + 20.00 = 91.25

Battery92.6 / 100

Combines Samsung's up-to 31-hour local-720p-video estimate with its up-to-75%-in-around-30-minutes claim. Different manufacturer test methods make cross-brand confidence low.

Not included in your current weighted score.

low confidence · 100% model coverage

Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 31

88.57 × 65% = 57.57

Samsung's up-to figure is an internal estimate using a locally stored 720p video on pre-release hardware; it is not mixed-use or web-browsing endurance.

Samsung UK

Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 2.5

100.00 × 35% = 35.00

Derived from Samsung's up-to-75% in around 30 minutes claim with a 60W adapter; it is not a sustained charging rate.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Category score = 57.57 + 35.00 = 92.57

PerformanceNot scored

Samsung publishes chip identity and relative generation-over-generation claims, but no comparable cross-platform benchmark under this methodology.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable independently measured CPU benchmark, Comparable independently measured GPU benchmark, Comparable sustained-performance test.

Longevity100.0 / 100

Samsung promises seven OS generations and seven years of security updates from global launch; this scores the published seven-year commitment at the model ceiling.

Not included in your current weighted score.

high confidence · 100% model coverage

Published software-support durationSource value: 7

100.00 × 100% = 100.00

Samsung promises seven OS generations and seven years of security updates from global launch; its UK business specification lists security support through 28 February 2033.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Business UK

Category score = 100.00 = 100.00

Specifications & verification

Weight214 gmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Width78.1 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Thickness7.9 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Display size6.9 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence

Full-rectangle diagonal; Samsung states 6.7 inches accounting for rounded corners and that actual viewable area is smaller.

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Peak brightness2600 nitsmanufacturer · medium confidence

Manufacturer-published peak, not an independent measurement.

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Claimed video playback31 hoursmanufacturer · medium confidence

Manufacturer up-to claim; not mixed-use endurance.

Samsung internal estimate on pre-release hardware with a locally stored 720p video, Bluetooth earphones and default settings over LTE.

Samsung UK

Claimed charging rate2.5% per minutecalculated · low confidence

A normalized rate derived from an approximate manufacturer claim, not a sustained measurement. A 60W adapter is required and sold separately.

75 percent divided by approximately 30 minutes.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Published total support7 yearsmanufacturer · high confidence

Seven OS generations and seven years of security updates from global launch; UK security-support date is listed as 28 February 2033.

Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung Business UK

Wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung lists WPC-compatible Super Fast Wireless Charging; its UK launch table does not state wattage.

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Reverse wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Published as Wireless PowerShare, subject to Samsung's compatibility and battery-level limitations.

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Headphone jackNomanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung lists the earjack as USB Type-C rather than a 3.5mm socket.

Samsung Business UK

Expandable storageNomanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's UK comparison table marks Micro SD as N/A.

Samsung UK

eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidence

The UK specification supports nano-SIM and eSIM combinations.

Samsung Business UK

IP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's lab claim is up to 1.5m of fresh water for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.

Samsung Newsroom UK

RAM12 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Native telephoto reach5×manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

Claimed optical-quality reach10×manufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's Adaptive Pixel optical-quality mode is not a separate native 10x lens.

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Rear camera modules4manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

8K recordingYesmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung UK

Reference MSRP£1,279.00Samsung Newsroom UK Samsung UK

All sources8

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone YetSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Specifications - Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Buy Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 SeriesSamsung UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Specifications and Software SupportSamsung Business UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Samsung's Pro-Grade APV Codec Supported on Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 2026-09-04
Samsung Log VideoSamsung Developer · accessed 2026-09-04
Professional Photography with Galaxy Expert RAW AppSamsung Support UK · accessed 2026-09-04

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