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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Nothing128 GB

Phone (3a) Lite

6.77″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G

128 GB · 8 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434227033Full product profile
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite in White, official product viewWhite
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Samsung128 GB

Galaxy S26 FE

6.7″ · Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 120 Hz · Samsung Exynos 2500

128 GB · Pistachio · UK SM-S741BLGDEUBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in Pistachio, official product viewPistachio
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

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How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

Phone (3a) LiteMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
Galaxy S26 FESamsung Exynos 2500

Deca-core. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.

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Phone (3a) Lite

0.07″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Phone (3a) Lite
6.77″
Galaxy S26 FE
6.7″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Phone (3a) Lite
Not verified
Galaxy S26 FE
3×From the published optical-zoom listing

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

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

Phone (3a) Lite
Not verified
Galaxy S26 FE
Up to 29h

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

12 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

UK battery capacity

In Visual facts
Phone (3a) Lite5000 mAh
Galaxy S26 FE4900 mAh
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Capacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Capacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.

Wired charging power

Phone (3a) Lite33 W
Galaxy S26 FE45 W
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung FAQ claim of 45 W wired charging (15 W wireless is stated separately); the spec lists a 10–45 W required charger power. Samsung does not say a charger is included; charge times have not been independently measured.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBSamsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page

Capacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.

Camera system

Phone (3a) LiteMain: 50 MP (f/1.88); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Macro: 2 MP (f/2.4); Front: 16 MP (f/2.45); Video: up to 4K at 30 fps
Galaxy S26 FERear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fps
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

No OIS is listed; the main camera and video list EIS. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, EIS, phase-detection autofocus; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/3" sensor. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, slow motion at 120 fps, 4K or 1080p time-lapse, EIS stabilisation. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night, Macro.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

Video recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

Phone (3a) Lite6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak
Galaxy S26 FE6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Full published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

Measured as a full rectangle: 171.1 mm (6.7-inch); 166.4 mm (6.6-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Update policy

Phone (3a) Lite3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches
Galaxy S26 FESecurity updates until 30 September 2033
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Nothing does not say when the update period starts for this model.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

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Battery and charging

Phone (3a) Lite5000 mAh; 33 W wired, 5 W reverse wired
Galaxy S26 FE4900 mAh
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Full published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 33 W wired charging; 5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 20 minutes; full charge in 1 hour.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 29 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung states 45 W wired charging support. Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 45 W maximum.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Ingress protection rating

In Visual facts
Phone (3a) LiteIP54
Galaxy S26 FEIP68
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent. One page footnote describes the solid-object condition as protection against objects greater than 1 mm, while the rating itself is stated as IP68.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (4)
Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Regional SIM / network configuration

Phone (3a) LiteDual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
Galaxy S26 FEUK SM-S741BLGDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

UK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE: Advanced; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA); 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC: yes (excluding India), with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (130)

Main camera optical stabilisation

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Only electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed for the main camera. The manufacturer does not say whether it has optical stabilisation.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera optical stabilisation

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed video playback

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE29 hours
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed charge time to 50%

Phone (3a) Lite20 minutes
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless connectivity

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEWi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published security support term

Phone (3a) Lite6 years
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Security-patch term as listed; the page does not state its start point. The Android version-update term (3 years) is stated separately.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Android OS upgrade commitment

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE7 upgrades
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

Up to seven major Android OS upgrades from launch software (One UI 9 based on Android 17); not seven upgrades remaining from a later purchase.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cover glass

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FECorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

Manufacturer states front and back protection with an aluminium alloy frame. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product page

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Glyph interface

Phone (3a) LiteGlyph Light
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Single rear notification light: flashes for selected contacts/apps and counts down the camera timer.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Native telephoto reach

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FE3×
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

From the published "Rear Camera - Zoom" listing: "Optical Zoom 3x". The longest listed optical zoom is shown; optical-quality and digital zoom are excluded.

Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published operating system

Phone (3a) LiteNothing OS 3.5 powered by Android 15
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dedicated optical telephoto reach

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

The rear cameras are main, ultra-wide and macro; no optical zoom figure is stated.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed peak brightness

Phone (3a) Lite3000 nits
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

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

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4G FDD LTE

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5G FDD Sub6

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEN1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEAndroid Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear Camera - Zoom

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEOptical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FEAccelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S26 FE

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SIM — 4G LTE bands

Phone (3a) Lite1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66 / 71
Galaxy S26 FENot verified
Sources
Galaxy S26 FE

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs158 specificationsPhone (3a) LiteGalaxy S26 FE
164 × 78 × 8.3 mm (height × width × depth)
161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (height × width × depth)
Colour depth
Sources
10-bit
Not verified
Colours
Sources
1.07 billion
Not verified
Form Factor
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Touchscreen Bar
6.77″
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
3000 nitsClaimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Pixel density
Sources
387 ppi
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2340 × 1080; up to 120 HzMeasured as a full rectangle: 171.1 mm (6.7-inch); 166.4 mm (6.6-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
Pixel density
Sources
387 ppi
Not verified
Display technology
Sources
Flexible AMOLED
Not verified
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
3000 nits
Not verified
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
1300 nits
Not verified
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
800 nits
Not verified
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
16M
Native telephoto reach
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3×From the published "Rear Camera - Zoom" listing: "Optical Zoom 3x". The longest listed optical zoom is shown; optical-quality and digital zoom are excluded.
3
50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide and 2 MP macro.
3
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K 30 fps, plus 1080p modes; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Yes
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Macro: 2 MP (f/2.4); Front: 16 MP (f/2.45); Video: up to 4K at 30 fpsNo OIS is listed; the main camera and video list EIS. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, EIS, phase-detection autofocus; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/3" sensor. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, slow motion at 120 fps, 4K or 1080p time-lapse, EIS stabilisation. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night, Macro.
Rear: 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP; Front: 12 MP; Video: up to 8K 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30 fps.
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
50 MP
Not verified
Main camera — Focal length
Sources
24 mm
Not verified
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
F/1.88
Not verified
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
1/1.57"
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
EIS
Not verified
Main camera — Phase Detection
Sources
Autofocus
Not verified
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
16 MP
Not verified
Front camera — Focal length
Sources
24 mm
Not verified
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
f/2.45
Not verified
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
1/3"
Not verified
YesStated for the 50 MP main camera; not stated for the ultra-wide or macro.
Yes
Not verifiedOnly electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed. The manufacturer does not say whether the rear cameras have optical stabilisation.
Yes
Not verifiedFront camera block lists resolution, focal length, aperture and sensor only.
No
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
50.0 MP + 12.0 MP + 8.0 MP
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Rear Camera - Zoom
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
12.0 MP
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
F2.2
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
29 hoursVideo Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
5000 mAh; 33 W wired, 5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 33 W wired charging; 5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 20 minutes; full charge in 1 hour.
4900 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 29 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use. Samsung states 45 W wired charging support. Samsung lists the charger power required as 10 W minimum to 45 W maximum.
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
4900 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
33 W
45 WSamsung FAQ claim of 45 W wired charging (15 W wireless is stated separately); the spec lists a 10–45 W required charger power. Samsung does not say a charger is included; charge times have not been independently measured.
Claimed charge time to 50%
Sources
20 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Not verified
Charging speed — Charging speed
Sources
33 W
Not verified
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Sources
5 W
Not verified
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Sources
1 hour
Not verified
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Sources
20 minutes
Not verified
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
1200
Power Required for Charging (Min / Max, W)
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
10 / 45
Published support term
Sources
6 yearsPublished security support term · Security-patch term as listed; the page does not state its start point. The Android version-update term (3 years) is stated separately.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patchesNothing does not say when the update period starts for this model.
Security updates until 30 September 2033This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Stereo Support
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
SmartThings Support
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
7 upgradesUp to seven major Android OS upgrades from launch software (One UI 9 based on Android 17); not seven upgrades remaining from a later purchase.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
Samsung Exynos 2500Deca-core. Manufacturer specification, not a performance benchmark.
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE: Advanced; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA); 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC: yes (excluding India), with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
UK SM-S741BLGDEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs, nano-SIM + eSIM or 2 eSIMs)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
IP54
IP68Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent. One page footnote describes the solid-object condition as protection against objects greater than 1 mm, while the rating itself is stated as IP68.
Published operating system
Sources
Nothing OS 3.5 powered by Android 15Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Not verified
£249Nothing UK store price for White 8+128GB in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
£699Samsung UK price for this configuration in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Clock speed
Sources
Up to 2.5 GHz
Not verified
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Core count
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8-core
Not verified
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Technology
Sources
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Not verified
Ultra-wide — Resolution
Sources
8 MP
Not verified
Ultra-wide — Focal length
Sources
15 mm
Not verified
Ultra-wide — Aperture
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F/2.2
Not verified
Ultra-wide — Sensor
Sources
1/4"
Not verified
Ultra-wide — FOV
Sources
119.5°
Not verified
Macro — Resolution
Sources
2 MP
Not verified
Macro — Aperture
Sources
F/2.4
Not verified
Video recording — 4K recording
Sources
30 FPS
Not verified
Video recording — 1080p recording
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30 or 60 FPS
Not verified
Video recording — Slo-mo
Sources
120 FPS
Not verified
Video recording — Time Lapse
Sources
4K or 1080p
Not verified
Video recording — Features
Sources
EIS image stabilisation
Not verified
Size
Sources
6.77"
Not verified
Screen material
Sources
Panda glass
Not verified
Resolution
Sources
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Not verified
Contrast ratio
Sources
1,000,000:1
Not verified
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Sources
120 Hz
Not verified
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
Sources
1000 Hz
Not verified
Refresh — PWM frequency
Sources
2160 Hz
Not verified
SIM — Dual SIM
Sources
Yes
Not verified
SIM — SIM size
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Nano-SIM (4FF)
Not verified
SIM — e-SIM
Sources
Japan only
Not verified
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Sources
Advanced
Not verified
SIM — Gigabit 5G
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Dual Mode (NSA & SA)
Not verified
SIM — 5G NR band
Sources
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n66 / n71 / n77 / n78
Not verified
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Sources
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66 / 71
Not verified
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
UMTS B1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
Not verified
SIM — 2G GSM
Sources
850 / 900 / DCS / PCS
Not verified
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Sources
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO
Not verified
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Sources
Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot
Not verified
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
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Bluetooth 5.4
Not verified
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Yes (excludes India)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Supporting Google Pay
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
GPS (L1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
GLONASS (G1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
BDS (B1I)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
GALILEO (E1)
Not verified
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
QZSS (L1)
Not verified
Capacity
Sources
5,000 mAh
Not verified
YesStorage row: "(expandable up to 2 TB)". The card type is not named.
Not verifiedSamsung's specification does not state whether a memory card is supported.
Glyph interface
Sources
Glyph LightSingle rear notification light: flashes for selected contacts/apps and counts down the camera timer.
Not verified
USB connection
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 6E (2.4, 5 and 6 GHz); Bluetooth 5.4Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM and Bluetooth v5.4.
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps
Slow Motion
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
102.0
Number of SIM
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual-SIM
SIM size
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
SIM Slot Type
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Infra
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
2G GSM
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G UMTS
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
4G FDD LTE
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3)
4G TDD LTE
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
5G SDL Sub6
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
N75(1500+)
USB Interface
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
USB Version
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
USB 2.0
Location Technology
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Earjack
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
USB Type-C
MHL
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Wi-Fi
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Bluetooth Version
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Bluetooth v5.4
NFC
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
PC Sync.
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Smart Switch (PC version)
OS
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Android
Sensors
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Removable
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
A
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Mobile TV
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
No
Cover glass
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Manufacturer states front and back protection with an aluminium alloy frame. No drop-proof guarantee is claimed.
Show unverified (7)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Wireless charging
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
Not verifiedThe rear cameras are main, ultra-wide and macro; no optical zoom figure is stated.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedOnly electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed for the main camera. The manufacturer does not say whether it has optical stabilisation.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verified
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width78 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

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

Nothing
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Nothing
Published total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Security-patch term as listed; the page does not state its start point. The Android version-update term (3 years) is stated separately.

Nothing
Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Storage row: "(expandable up to 2 TB)". The card type is not named.

Nothing
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP54Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density387 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence

50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide and 2 MP macro.

Nothing
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Manufacturer list price£249.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
  1. Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight193 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width76.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness7.4 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback29 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

Samsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Samsung laboratory claim: submersion in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent. One page footnote describes the solid-object condition as protection against objects greater than 1 mm, while the rating itself is stated as IP68.

Samsung
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Manufacturer list price£699.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE technical specifications — SM-S741BLGDEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy S26 FE product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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