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Galaxy S25 Plus for flagship power; Nothing Phone (3) for battery and high-resolution camera hardware
The supplied specifications favor Galaxy S25 Plus for performance, display resolution, build and software longevity, while Nothing Phone (3) has clear hardware advantages in battery capacity, wired charging and camera resolution/versatility.
Key differences
The most important category differences from the verified comparison.
Snapdragon 8 Elite versus Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
Higher 1440x3120 resolution at the same 120Hz refresh rate.
Larger 5,150 mAh capacity.
65W versus 45W.
Seven OS upgrades versus five.
Lighter and thinner supplied chassis.
Key specifications
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| Specification | Nothing Phone | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 8s Gen 4 Mobile Platform | 8 Elite for Galxy |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.67 inch | 6.7 inch |
| Display type | Flexible AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Rear camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Overall rating | 9.1/10 | 9.3/10 |
Specifications comparison
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| Feature | Nothing Phone | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison Price | ₹47,999 | ₹42,000Winner |
| Attached Merchant Price | ₹79,999 | ₹79,999 |
| Smartprix Spec Score | 80/100Winner | 79/100 |
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security Updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 EliteWinner |
| Process | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| RAM | 12/16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Attached Variant RAM | 16 GBWinner | 12 GB |
| Attached Variant Storage | 512 GBWinner | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Display Size | 6.67-inch | 6.7-inchWinner |
| Display Type | Flexible/LTPS AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED 2XWinner |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1440x3120Winner |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 4,500 nits | Not supplied |
| Touch Sampling | 1,000 Hz | Not supplied |
| Main Camera | 50 MP, OIS | 50 MP, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP 3x periscopeWinner | 10 MP 3x telephoto |
| Front Camera | 50 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Rear Video | 4K 60 fps | Not supplied for S25 Plus dataset |
| Battery | 5,150 mAhWinner | 4,900 mAh |
| Battery Chemistry | Silicon Carbon | Not supplied |
| Wired Charging | 65WWinner | 45W |
| Wireless Charging | 15W | Yes, wattage not supplied |
| Reverse Charging | 7.5W wired / 5W wirelessWinner | Yes |
| PCMark Battery | 13h 05m | Not supplied for S25 Plus |
| 20–100% Charging | 50m | Not supplied for S25 Plus |
| Thickness | 8.99 mm | 7.3 mmWinner |
| Weight | 218 g | 190 gWinner |
| Front Protection | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus 2Winner |
| Back Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass Victus 2Winner |
| Frame | Not supplied | Armor Aluminum 2Winner |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Not supplied |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | Not supplied |
| NFC | Yes | Not supplied |
| Fingerprint | In-display optical | Not supplied |
| 91mobiles Expert Review | 7.8/10 | Base S25: 8.0/10 (not S25 Plus) |
| 91mobiles User Rating | 4.4/5 (4,242) | Base S25: 4.6/5 (7,427) |
Comparison scores
Category scores are shown on a 10-point scale where comparable evidence exists.
| Category | Nothing Phone | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8.8 | 9.8 | — |
| Display | 9.1 | 9.7 | — |
| Battery | 9.2 | 8.7 | — |
| Camera | 9.3 | 9.2 | — |
| Software & Updates | 9 | 9.9 | — |
| Value for Money | 9.3 | 9.4 | — |
Best for
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Snapdragon 8 Elite is the stronger processor tier in the supplied comparison.
5,150 mAh and 65W wired versus 4,900 mAh and 45W.
Seven OS updates and seven years of security updates.
50 MP main, ultrawide, 3x periscope and selfie hardware.
190 g / 7.3 mm versus 218 g / 8.99 mm.
Detailed category comparison
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Design
Display
Software
Performance
Connectivity
Battery And Charging
Which one should you buy?
Choose Nothing Phone if
- • You want a larger battery and faster wired charging
- • You want 50 MP ultrawide, 3x periscope and selfie cameras
- • You want up to 16 GB RAM / 512 GB storage
- • You prefer Nothing OS and the distinctive Nothing design
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G if
- • You prioritize Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
- • You want a sharper QHD+ LTPO display
- • You want a lighter and thinner flagship
- • Seven years of OS upgrades matters
- • You prioritize Victus 2 / Armor Aluminum 2 construction
The supplied specifications favor Galaxy S25 Plus for performance, display resolution, build and software longevity, while Nothing Phone (3) has clear hardware advantages in battery capacity, wired charging and camera resolution/versatility.
Price to performance
Strong battery, charging and camera hardware at the supplied ₹47,999 comparison price.
At the supplied ₹42,000 comparison price, Snapdragon 8 Elite, QHD+ display and seven-year OS support create unusually strong value if the price is current and for the same new-device configuration.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for performance, Nothing Phone (3) or Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 5G?
The supplied specifications favor Galaxy S25 Plus for raw performance because it uses Snapdragon 8 Elite, while Nothing Phone (3) uses Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
Which phone has the better display?
Galaxy S25 Plus has the stronger display specification for sharpness: a 6.7-inch 1440x3120 120Hz LTPO AMOLED versus Nothing Phone (3)'s 6.67-inch 1260x2800 120Hz AMOLED.
Which phone has better battery and charging?
Nothing Phone (3) leads the supplied battery/charging hardware with a 5,150 mAh battery and 65W wired charging. Galaxy S25 Plus is listed with 4,900 mAh and 45W wired charging.
Which phone has the better camera?
Their strengths differ. Nothing Phone (3) has higher-resolution 50 MP ultrawide, 50 MP 3x periscope and 50 MP selfie cameras, while Galaxy S25 Plus uses a 50 MP OIS main, 12 MP ultrawide and 10 MP 3x telephoto. Hardware specifications alone do not establish overall photo quality.
Which phone has better software support?
Galaxy S25 Plus leads the supplied OS commitment with seven years of OS updates and seven years of security updates. Nothing Phone (3) is listed with five OS updates and seven years of security updates.
Which phone is lighter and thinner?
Galaxy S25 Plus is substantially lighter and thinner in the supplied data at 190 g and 7.3 mm, versus 218 g and 8.99 mm for Nothing Phone (3).
Which phone is better for gaming?
Galaxy S25 Plus has the stronger processor tier with Snapdragon 8 Elite. The detailed 91mobiles Nothing Phone (3) data records 8% battery drain and an 11% heating metric after 30 minutes of its gaming test.
Which phone offers better value?
At the user-supplied comparison prices of ₹47,999 for Nothing Phone (3) and ₹42,000 for Galaxy S25 Plus, Samsung has the stronger performance/display/support proposition. Because prices change frequently, this value conclusion should be refreshed against live prices before publication.
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Review Score Points
- Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is strong semi-flagship silicon, but below Snapdragon 8 Elite class in the supplied comparison.
- 6.67-inch 120Hz 1260x2800 AMOLED, 4,500-nit listed peak and 1,000Hz touch sampling make the display highly competitive.
- Triple 50 MP rear cameras include a 3x periscope and OIS; the 50 MP selfie camera is a clear resolution advantage.
- 91mobiles-supplied PCMark battery result is 13h 05m, with 65W wired charging and 50-minute 20–100% charging.
- Five OS upgrades and seven years of security updates provide strong long-term support.
- 218 g / 8.99 mm makes it much heavier and thicker than the supplied S25 Plus profile.
- UFS 4.0, up to 16 GB RAM and up to 512 GB storage are strong for its segment.
- Value is strengthened by the supplied ₹47,999 comparison price.
- Snapdragon 8 Elite provides the stronger flagship performance tier in the supplied comparison.
- 6.7-inch 1440x3120 120Hz LTPO AMOLED provides higher resolution than Nothing Phone (3).
- 50 MP main with OIS, 12 MP ultrawide and 10 MP 3x telephoto emphasize a balanced flagship camera system.
- 4,900 mAh battery is smaller than Nothing Phone (3), and 45W wired charging is slower than Nothing's listed 65W.
- Seven years of OS and seven years of security support is the strongest stated support commitment here.
- 190 g and 7.3 mm make it substantially lighter and thinner.
- Victus 2 front/back, Armor Aluminum 2 and IP68 support a premium durability score.
- The supplied ₹42,000 comparison price materially improves value if it reflects the same new-device India configuration.
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- 256 GB
- 512 GB
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