Samsung Galaxy A35 5G VS Nothing Phone 4a
We are comparing the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G ( Samsung ) head-to-head with the Nothing Phone 4a ( Nothing ) . You'll get the key pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Note: This comparison of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G vs. Nothing Phone 4a is based on Comparigon's analysis and is for informational purposes only.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Samsung Galaxy A35 5G AND Nothing Phone 4a
Here’s how Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Nothing Phone 4a stack up against each other in their most impactful areas. Use these bullets to see at a glance which phone excels where.
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
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Superior display technology (Super AMOLED)
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Selfie video of 4K at 30 fps
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25% brighter (1000 nits vs 800 nits)
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microSD support
Reasons to consider the Nothing Phone 4a
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2% larger battery (5080 mAh vs 5000 mAh)
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50% higher AnTuTu v11 score (1148725 vs 768212)
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24% higher single-core Geekbench score (1249 vs 1006)
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50% more RAM (12GB vs 8GB)
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Higher resolution (1224 x 2720 pixels)
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Higher Selfie Camera Resolution of 32 MP
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16% higher multi-core Geekbench score (3324 vs 2855)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy A35 5G AND Nothing Phone 4a
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Nothing Phone 4a.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A35 5G | Nothing Phone 4a |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Samsung | Nothing |
| Release Date: | March 1, 2024 | March 5, 2026 |
| Mobile SoC: | Exynos 1380 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| GPU: | Mali-G68 MP5 | Adreno 830 |
| Operating System: | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| Weight: | 209 g | 204.5 g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.6 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1080 x 2340 | 1224 x 2720 pixels |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 390 | 440 |
| Display Technology: | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 120 | 120 |
| Display Brightness: | 1000 nits | 800 nits |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Triple Camera | Triple Camera |
| Main Camera: | 50 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode | LED flash, panorama |
| Main Camera Video: | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 720p at 240 fps | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60/120 fps, 720p at 240 fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 13 MP | 32 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | 4K at 30 fps | 1080p at 30 fps |
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Standard Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8192 x 6144 | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Focal Length | — | 24 mm |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN8 | Samsung GN9 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.95" | 1/1.57" |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 micron | 1.0 µm |
| Autofocus | Phase Autofocus | PDAF |
| Stabilization | Optical | OIS |
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Telephoto Lens
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| Megapixels | — | 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | — | 50 MP |
| Aperture | — | f/2.9 |
| Focal Length | — | 80 mm |
| Sensor | — | Samsung S5KJN5 |
| Sensor Size | — | 1/2.76" |
| Pixel Size | — | 0.64 µm |
| Autofocus | — | PDAF |
| Stabilization | — | OIS |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Image Resolution | — | 8 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | — | 15 mm |
| Sensor | GalaxyCore GC08A3 | Sony IMX355 |
| Sensor Size | 1/4.0" | 1/4.0" |
| Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1.12 µm |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | 13 MP | 32 MP |
| Image Resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 32 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | — | 22 mm |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL S5K3L6 | — |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.06" | 1/3.42" |
| Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 0.64 µm |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 5000 mAh | 5080 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | 22 | 25 |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Charging Speed: | 25W | 50W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 8 GB, 6 GB | 12 GB, 8 GB |
| Storage: | 256 GB, 128 GB | 256 GB, 128 GB |
| DxOMark Score: | 104 | — |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 1006 | 1249 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 2855 | 3324 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 768212 | 1148725 |
| CPU | 311721 | 436685 |
| GPU | 89942 | 190776 |
| MEM | 136276 | 232120 |
| UX | 230273 | 289144 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | — | 2723036 |
| CPU | — | 624873 |
| GPU | — | 1217691 |
| MEM | — | 449196 |
| UX | — | 431276 |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM Type: | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
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| USB: | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | Under Display | Under Display |
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| Speaker: | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Jack: | No | No |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy A35 5G AND Nothing Phone 4a
The charts below visualize how Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Nothing Phone 4a stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
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SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Samsung Galaxy A35 5G AND Nothing Phone 4a
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G’s 6.6 inches screen compared to the Nothing Phone 4a’s 6.78 inches display. Each rectangle is scaled so you can see at a glance which phone offers a larger viewing area.
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
6.6 inches″
Nothing Phone 4a
6.78 inches″
Release Timeline of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G and Nothing Phone 4a
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G was released 2 years, 4 days earlier than Nothing Phone 4a.
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Domain Score Summary
Note: Scores (0 to 100) are generated by Comparigon’s scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Nothing Phone 4a has a narrow overall lead compared to the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G. Its strongest advantages are in Performance, Display and Battery. They are still fairly close in Camera.
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