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Nothing Phone (3a) vs Samsung Galaxy S25

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Nothing256 GB

Phone (3a)

6.77″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G

256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Black · UK 6974434224292Full product profile
Nothing Phone (3a) in Black, official product viewBlack
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Samsung256 GB

Galaxy S25

6.2 inches. Just 162 grams.

256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Navy · UK SM-S931BDBGEUBFull product profile
Galaxy S25 in Navy, front and rearNavy
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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

How to read this comparison
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)Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
Galaxy S25Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

UK S25 launch explicitly names Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. No benchmark is inferred.

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Phone (3a)

0.57″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Phone (3a)
6.77″
Galaxy S25
6.2″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

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

Phone (3a)
Not verified
Galaxy S25
Up to 29h

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

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

19 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 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)5000 mAh
Galaxy S254000 mAh
Sources
Phone (3a)

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

Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S25

Direct typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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.

Claimed charge time to 50%

Phone (3a)19 minutes
Galaxy S2530 minutes
Sources
Phone (3a)

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

Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S25

Up to 50% in around 30 minutes, 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable, starting at 0% with services, features and display off.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

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

Camera system

Phone (3a)Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 2x optical zoom (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K
Galaxy S2550 MP main · 12 MP ultra-wide · 10 MP 3× telephoto
Sources
Phone (3a)

The 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telephoto (Nothing: telescope camera) 50 mm, 1/2.75" sensor, 49.5° field of view, EIS only, autofocus, 4x in-sensor and 30x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 22 mm, 1/3.44" sensor, 81.2° field of view.

Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S25

Physical lenses are individually identified by the launch table. Cropped optical-quality modes are not extra modules.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBGalaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

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

Display specification

Phone (3a)6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak
Galaxy S256.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 2340 × 1080 · adaptive up to 120 Hz
Sources
Phone (3a)

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): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S25

Exact model diagonal and pixel dimensions; shared adaptive-range claim is from the named UK launch table.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBGalaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Update policy

Phone (3a)3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Galaxy S25Seven OS generations · seven years of security updates from first global launch
Sources
Phone (3a)

The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.

Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S25

Major-version count and total security duration remain separate; neither is years remaining or hardware lifespan.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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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Published security support term

Phone (3a)6 years
Galaxy S257 years
Sources
Phone (3a)

Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.

Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S25

Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Battery and charging

Phone (3a)5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wired
Galaxy S254000 mAh typical · up to 29 hours local video · up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter
Sources
Phone (3a)

Full published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.

Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S25

Typical capacity, playback and charge endpoint are different manufacturer claims. Adapter power is not maximum handset input or sustained measured power.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBGalaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

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

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.

Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

Phone (3a)12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
Galaxy S2512 GB RAM · 256 GB storage
Sources
Galaxy S25

Exact selected SKU table; neither 16 GB / 1 TB Ultra nor another capacity is substituted.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Regional SIM / network configuration

Phone (3a)Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
Galaxy S25UK SM-S931BDBGEUB · 12 GB / 256 GB · nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
Phone (3a)

UK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, 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; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC 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): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S25

Actual retrieved selected-SKU response, not a guessed order code. Identity does not establish current stock or carrier compatibility.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Missing or non-comparable evidence (106)

Main-camera aperture control

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Fixed f/1.8
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

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

Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

The table lists UHD120 under Slow Motion, not ordinary rear 4K capture. A normal-mode maximum needs additional mode-specific evidence.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Front 4K recording maximum

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

General Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Claimed video playback

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S2529 hours
Sources
Phone (3a)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Storage technology

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

The exact SKU table does not identify a UFS version.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Expandable storage

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Not verified for this exact model.

Galaxy S25 256GB — Specifications and Software Support

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

Wireless connectivity

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 · NFC
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Exact SKU connectivity rows. S26 Bluetooth5.4 is not replaced with Plus/Ultra6.0; regulatory/provider/equipment limits apply.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

eSIM support

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Explicit embedded-SIM and mixed/dual-eSIM arrangements; provider support remains separate.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Promised OS version upgrades

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S257
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Seven generations of OS updates; not the same quantity as years of support.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Launch operating system

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Android 15 · One UI 7
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

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

USB connector and data transfer

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25USB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Exact connector and USB generation. No measured transfer rate, USB 3.2 Gen 2 or supplied cable speed is inferred.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Bluetooth version

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S255.4
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Exact model row, not a family-wide substitution.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Published wired charge test duration

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S2530 minutes
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Around 30 minutes for the stated endpoint, not a comparable 50%-charge time.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

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

Published wired charge endpoint

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S2550%
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Up-to endpoint in around 30 minutes with a 25 W compatible adapter; mode, start-state and screen conditions remain source-specific.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

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

Published CPU clock groups

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S254.47 GHz · 3.5 GHz
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Multiple clock groups, not a sustained all-core clock or benchmark.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Published CPU core count

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S258
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Exact SKU table; core count alone is not performance.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Samsung DeX support

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Exact SKU services table says Yes; display, cable and software setup requirements remain.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Dual eSIM support

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Explicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Glyph interface

Phone (3a)Glyph Interface light patterns
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)

Rear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.

Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S25

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)Not verified
Galaxy S25No
Sources
Phone (3a)

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Earjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

RAM technology

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

The exact SKU table does not identify the LPDDR generation.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Published minimum battery endurance cycles

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S252000 cycles
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Manufacturer eco-design cycles; this retained table does not specify the capacity-retention threshold. No percentage is invented.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Published operating system

Phone (3a)Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)

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

Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

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

Rated minimum battery capacity

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S253885 mAh
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

The manufacturer footnote separately identifies this model’s rated/minimum capacity.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Rear 8K recording maximum

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S2530 fps
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Camera capture maximum, separate from playback-only 8K60 in Audio and Video.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

User-removable battery

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25No
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

The exact table explicitly states Removable No.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Reverse wireless charging

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Phone (3a)

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

Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Galaxy S25

Explicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

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

Published security update end date

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S252032-01-31
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Exact model-specific Valid until date, without calculating a support-start date from it.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

SIM — 4G LTE bands

Phone (3a)1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

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

Stereo support

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Explicit stereo support; not a measured audio-quality score.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

US model distinction

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

This UK SKU does not establish an exact US SKU, chipset, radio or warranty configuration.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

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

Published wireless charging maximum

Phone (3a)Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Phone (3a)

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Named wireless charging generation is not a numeric wattage. No number is inferred from an accessory rating.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

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

9 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs139 specificationsPhone (3a)Galaxy S25
208g
162g
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
77.5mm
70.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
8.35mm
7.2mm
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
163.5 × 77.5 × 8.35 mm (height × width × depth)
146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm (height × width × depth)Uses the labelled SKU table HxWxD order, not launch width-first positions.
Colour
Sources
Black
Not verified
Colour depth
Sources
10-bit
Not verified
6.77″
6.2″
Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
3000 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
2600 nits
Samsung's S25-series FAQ states 2,600 nits; this is a manufacturer peak claim, not an independent measurement.
387 ppi
415.68 ppi
Calculated pixel density, not a separate manufacturer measurement.
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
120Hz
Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.
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.
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 2340 × 1080 · adaptive up to 120 HzExact model diagonal and pixel dimensions; shared adaptive-range claim is from the named UK launch table.
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
2340 × 1080Exact model pixel dimensions; FHD+ and QHD+ remain different tiers.
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
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3×Dedicated telephoto reach · Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
3
3
Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.
Not verifiedNothing advertises 4K recording in MP4 format; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Yes8K recording · The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 2x optical zoom (f/2.0); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Front: 32 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4KThe 4K frame rate is not published. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° field of view, OIS and EIS, autofocus; telephoto (Nothing: telescope camera) 50 mm, 1/2.75" sensor, 49.5° field of view, EIS only, autofocus, 4x in-sensor and 30x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 120° field of view; front 22 mm, 1/3.44" sensor, 81.2° field of view.
50 MP main · 12 MP ultra-wide · 10 MP 3× telephotoPhysical lenses are individually identified by the launch table. Cropped optical-quality modes are not extra modules.
32 MP
12 MP · f/2.2 · autofocusThe separate Front Camera rows identify pixels, aperture and autofocus.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
2×
Not verified
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
84.5° FOV
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
OIS & EIS
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Sources
Auto focus
Not verified
Telescope camera — Resolution
Sources
50 MP
Not verified
Telescope camera — Focal length
Sources
50 mm
Not verified
Telescope camera — Aperture
Sources
F/2.0
Not verified
Telescope camera — Sensor
Sources
1/2.75"
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
49.5° FOV
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
EIS
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
Autofocus
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
2x optical zoom
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
4x in-sensor zoom
Not verified
Telescope camera — Features
Sources
30x ultra zoom
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Sources
8 MP
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Focal length
Sources
15 mm
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Sources
F/2.2
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Sources
1/4"
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Sources
120° FOV
Not verified
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
32 MP
Not verified
Front camera — Focal length
Sources
22 mm
Not verified
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
F/2.2
Not verified
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
1/3.44"
Not verified
Front camera — Features
Sources
81.2° FOV
Not verified
YesStated for the main and telescope cameras; not stated for the 8 MP ultra-wide.
YesExplicit rear-system autofocus; no focus-speed score is inferred.
YesOIS listed for the main camera only; the telescope camera lists EIS, and the ultra-wide lists no stabilisation.
YesExplicit rear-system Yes; not proof every lens has OIS.
Yes
YesThe S25 launch table explicitly attaches OIS to the Wide lens.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
YesExplicit front autofocus Yes.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2×Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Not verified
Fixed f/1.8Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.
Rear 8K recording maximum
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsCamera capture maximum, separate from playback-only 8K60 in Audio and Video.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
29 hoursPublished local-video playback · Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
YesNamed wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.
5000 mAh; 50 W wired, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 50 W wired charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 19 minutes; full charge in 56 minutes.
4000 mAh typical · up to 29 hours local video · up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapterTypical capacity, playback and charge endpoint are different manufacturer claims. Adapter power is not maximum handset input or sustained measured power.
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
4000 mAhDirect typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.
50 W
Not verified25 W is the named adapter in the source test; a maximum sustained handset-input value is not established by that requirement.
19 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
30 minutesUp to 50% in around 30 minutes, 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable, starting at 0% with services, features and display off.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
YesExplicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.
Charging speed — Charging speed
Sources
50 W
Not verified
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Sources
7.5 W
Not verified
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Sources
56 minutes
Not verified
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Sources
19 minutes
Not verified
Rated minimum battery capacity
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
3885 mAhThe manufacturer footnote separately identifies this model’s rated/minimum capacity.
Published wired charge endpoint
Sources
Not verified
50%Up-to endpoint in around 30 minutes with a 25 W compatible adapter; mode, start-state and screen conditions remain source-specific.
Published wired charge test duration
Sources
Not verified
30 minutesAround 30 minutes for the stated endpoint, not a comparable 50%-charge time.
User-removable battery
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
NoThe exact table explicitly states Removable No.
Published minimum battery endurance cycles
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
2000 cyclesManufacturer eco-design cycles; this retained table does not specify the capacity-retention threshold. No percentage is invented.
6 years
Published security support term · Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android update term (3 years) is stated separately.
7 years
Published security update term · Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)The footnote words the operating-system term as "three Android updates"; the specification rows say 3 years.
Seven OS generations · seven years of security updates from first global launchMajor-version count and total security duration remain separate; neither is years remaining or hardware lifespan.
Launch operating system
Sources
Not verified
Android 15 · One UI 7Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.
Promised OS version upgrades
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
7Seven generations of OS updates; not the same quantity as years of support.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyUK S25 launch explicitly names Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. No benchmark is inferred.
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
12 GB RAM · 256 GB storageExact selected SKU table; neither 16 GB / 1 TB Ultra nor another capacity is substituted.
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 with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA) with 4x4 MIMO; 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, 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; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): 1, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC 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-S931BDBGEUB · 12 GB / 256 GB · nano-SIM + eSIMActual retrieved selected-SKU response, not a guessed order code. Identity does not establish current stock or carrier compatibility.
256 GB
256 GBExplicit internal capacity; available free space changes with software.
12 GB
12 GBExplicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.
Flexible AMOLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2XExplicit panel designation, without independent motion or contrast claims.
IP64
IP68Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.
No
NoExplicit physical Nano-SIM support.
Published operating system
Sources
Nothing OS 3.1 powered by Android 15Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Not verified
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
£329Nothing UK store price for Black 12+256GB in September 2026; the store showed it as sold out. Retailer prices may differ.
Not verified
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Clock speed
Sources
Up to 2.5 GHz
Not verified
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Core count
Sources
8-core
Not verified
Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 5G — Technology
Sources
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Not verified
Size
Sources
6.77"
Not verified
Screen material
Sources
Panda glass
Not verified
Resolution
Sources
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Not verified
Colors
Sources
1.07 billion
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
Sources
Nano-SIM (4FF)
Not verified
SIM — e-SIM
Sources
Japan only
Not verified
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Sources
4x4 MIMO
Not verified
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Sources
Dual Mode (NSA & SA) with 4x4 MIMO
Not verified
SIM — 5G NR band
Sources
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / 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
Not verified
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
Not verified
SIM — 2G GSM
Sources
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Not verified
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Sources
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G
Not verified
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Sources
Wi-Fi 6
Not verified
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Sources
Bluetooth 5.4
Not verified
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Yes
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
Glyph interface
Sources
Glyph Interface light patternsRear light patterns for notifications, calls, volume and music sync. Not a dot-matrix Glyph display.
Not verified
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoEarjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.
Published CPU core count
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
8Exact SKU table; core count alone is not performance.
Published CPU clock groups
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
4.47 GHz · 3.5 GHzMultiple clock groups, not a sustained all-core clock or benchmark.
Published security update end date
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
2032-01-31Exact model-specific Valid until date, without calculating a support-start date from it.
USB connector and data transfer
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
USB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1Exact connector and USB generation. No measured transfer rate, USB 3.2 Gen 2 or supplied cable speed is inferred.
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 · NFCExact SKU connectivity rows. S26 Bluetooth5.4 is not replaced with Plus/Ultra6.0; regulatory/provider/equipment limits apply.
Bluetooth version
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
5.4Exact model row, not a family-wide substitution.
eSIM support
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit embedded-SIM and mixed/dual-eSIM arrangements; provider support remains separate.
Dual eSIM support
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.
Stereo support
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit stereo support; not a measured audio-quality score.
Samsung DeX support
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
YesExact SKU services table says Yes; display, cable and software setup requirements remain.
Show unverified (8)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Not verifiedRear-system OIS is not transferred to the front lens.
Expandable storage
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM technology
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify the LPDDR generation.
Storage technology
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify a UFS version.
US model distinction
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThis UK SKU does not establish an exact US SKU, chipset, radio or warranty configuration.
Published wireless charging maximum
Sources
Not verified
Not verifiedNamed wireless charging generation is not a numeric wattage. No number is inferred from an accessory rating.
Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe table lists UHD120 under Slow Motion, not ordinary rear 4K capture. A normal-mode maximum needs additional mode-specific evidence.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
Phone (3a)No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedGeneral Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.
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Nothing Phone (3a)

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight208 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width77.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.35 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 rate2.63% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise. 50 divided by 19 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Nothing
Published total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Security-patch term counted from first availability. The Android 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 storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP64Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM12 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 confidenceNothing
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Manufacturer list price£329.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
  1. Nothing UK Phone (3a): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Samsung Galaxy S25

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight162 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.

Samsung
Width70.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.

Samsung
Thickness7.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.

Samsung
Display size6.2 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak brightness2,600 nitsManufacturer claim · medium confidence

Samsung's S25-series FAQ states 2,600 nits; this is a manufacturer peak claim, not an independent measurement.

Samsung UK
Claimed video playback29 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.

Samsung
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Up to 50% in around 30 minutes, 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable, starting at 0% with services, features and display off. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Samsung
Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.

Samsung
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Named wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.

Samsung
Reverse wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.

Samsung
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Earjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.

Samsung
Expandable storageNot verified

Not verified

Samsung Business UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit physical Nano-SIM support.

Samsung
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.

Samsung
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.

Samsung
Pixel density415.68 ppiCalculated from sources · high confidence

Calculated pixel density, not a separate manufacturer measurement.

sqrt(2340² + 1080²) divided by the published 6.2-inch full-rectangle diagonal.

Samsung Business UK
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.

SamsungSamsung
Native telephoto reach3×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.

SamsungSamsung
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.

SamsungSamsung
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.

Samsung
8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.

Samsung
Manufacturer list price£859.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung Newsroom UK
All sources6
  1. Galaxy S25 256GB — Specifications and Software SupportSamsung Business UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. Compare Galaxy S25 Series — Display CapabilitiesSamsung UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Sets the Standard of AI Phone as a True AI CompanionSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  5. Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKUSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
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