Nothing Phone 3A vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G: price and specs compared
Today the Nothing Phone 3A is Rs 3,500 cheaper. Prices come from the Pakistani online stores we track and are checked four times a day; every listing is PTA approved.
Key differences
| Spec | Nothing Phone 3A | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Rs 144,949 (better) | Rs 148,449 |
| Display | 6.77" AMOLED, 120Hz (better) | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Octa-Core |
| Main camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP (better) | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max storage | 256GB | 512GB (better) |
| Max RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| 5G | No | Yes (better) |
| Weight | 201 g | 179 g (better) |
| Released | Aug 2025 | Apr 2026 (better) |
Green marks the better value on paper. Prices are today’s lowest across the stores we track.
Our verdict
The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is the better phone overall (more storage, 5G), but it costs Rs 3,500 more.
- Choose the Nothing Phone 3A for: lower price, bigger screen, higher-resolution selfie camera.
- Choose the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G for: more storage, 5G, newer model, lighter.
Full specifications
General
| SIM | Dual-Sim | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201g | 179g |
| Release Date | 2025-08-28 | 2026-04-28 |
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android |
| Dimensions (mm) | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm | 161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 |
Display
| Screen Size | 6.77" | 6.7" (171.1 mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | AMOLED (120HZ) | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels | 1080 x 2340 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Performance
| CPU | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Octa-Core |
|---|
Memory
| RAM / storage options | 12GB / 256GB | 8GB / 256GB, 12GB / 256GB, 12GB / 512GB |
|---|
Camera
| Main camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP | 50 MP + 12 MP + 5 MP |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 12 MP |
| Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Main camera video | 4K@30fps, | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @30fps |
| Selfie video | 1080P@30fps | Yes |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000mAh |
|---|
Connectivity
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth v6.0 |
Questions and answers
Which is better, Nothing Phone 3A or Samsung Galaxy A57 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G is the better phone overall (more storage, 5G), but it costs Rs 3,500 more. Choose the Nothing Phone 3A for: lower price, bigger screen, higher-resolution selfie camera. Choose the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G for: more storage, 5G, newer model, lighter.
Which is cheaper in Pakistan, Nothing Phone 3A or Samsung Galaxy A57 5G?
The Nothing Phone 3A is Rs 3,500 cheaper today: Rs 144,949 at Telemart, against Rs 148,449 for the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G.
Which has the better camera, Nothing Phone 3A or Samsung Galaxy A57 5G?
They’re the same on paper: 50 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP each.
Which has the bigger battery, Nothing Phone 3A or Samsung Galaxy A57 5G?
They’re the same on paper: 5000 mAh each.