Nothing Phone (3a) vs OnePlus 15R vs Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Vivo T5 Lite 5G
Compare Nothing Phone (3a), OnePlus 15R, Samsung Galaxy A55, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Vivo T5 Lite 5G side by side — see how they stack up on price, camera, battery, performance, display and full specifications, with the winner in each key spec highlighted below.
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Quick Specs
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 Nothing Phone (3a) |
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Samsung Galaxy A55 |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
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Vivo T5 Lite 5G |
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| Price & Best Deals |
₹24,999
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₹54,999
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₹129,999
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| Display | 6.77″ / 120Hz | 6.83″ / 165Hz | 6.6″ / 120Hz | 6.9″ / 120Hz | 6.74″ / 120Hz |
| Max RAM | 12GB / 256GB | 16GB / 256GB | — | 16GB / 1024GB | — |
| Main Camera | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP | 200.0 MP | 50.0 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 16.0 MP | 32.0 MP | 32.0 MP | 12.0 MP | 5.0 MP |
| Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 450 ppi | — | 511 ppi | 260 ppi |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 50W | 80W | 25W | 60W | 44W |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 54 min | 50 min | — | 58 min | 38 min |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 4 nm | — | 3 nm | 6 nm |
| AnTuTu Score | 780,000 | 1,650,000 | 655,890 | 2,450,000 | 571,015 |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | 12.5 hrs | 16.8 hrs | — | 16.2 hrs | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 3600 nits | — | 2600 nits | 1200 nits |
| Spec Score | 74.5/100 | 92.0/100 | 73.6/100 | 96.4/100 | 59.9/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| 3.5mm Jack | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| IR Blaster | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display | Side |
| SIM | Dual | Dual Esim | Dual Esim | Dual Esim | Dual |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
✅ Highlighted cells show the better value for that spec (bigger battery, more MP, higher RAM, lower price, lower nm, higher AnTuTu, faster charging).
Expert Review
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Nothing Phone (3a) 74.5
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.9/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.4/5
Display
4.0/5
Camera
3.6/5
Performance
3.5/5
Battery
3.9/5
Software
4.0/5
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OnePlus 15R 92
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.6/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.6/5
Display
5.0/5
Camera
4.2/5
Performance
4.6/5
Battery
4.9/5
Software
3.6/5
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Samsung Galaxy A55 73.6
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.7/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.1/5
Display
3.8/5
Camera
4.0/5
Performance
3.2/5
Battery
3.5/5
Software
4.0/5
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 96.4
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.8/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.6/5
Display
5.0/5
Camera
5.0/5
Performance
5.0/5
Battery
4.2/5
Software
5.0/5
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Vivo T5 Lite 5G 59.9
Spec Score / 100
★ 3.0/5
Overall Rating
Design
3.3/5
Display
2.3/5
Camera
2.1/5
Performance
2.7/5
Battery
4.6/5
Software
3.6/5
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| Specification |
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Nothing Phone (3a) ₹24,999
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OnePlus 15R ₹54,999
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Samsung Galaxy A55 |
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra ₹129,999
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Vivo T5 Lite 5G |
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| Network | |||||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 85HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO0/900/1900/2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| SIM 1 bands | - | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands | - |
| SIM 2 bands | - | - | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands | - |
| Launch | |||||
| Announced | 2025, March 04 | 2025, December 17 | 2024, March 11 | 2026, February 25 | 2026, July 16 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 11 | Released 2025, December 22 | Available. Released 2024, March 15 | Available. Released 2026, March 06 | Released 2026, July 22 |
| Body | |||||
| Design score | |||||
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 3.05 x 0.33 in) | 163.4 x 77 x 8.1 mm / 8.3 mm | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 167.4 x 77.1 x 8.4 mm (6.59 x 3.04 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 213 gm or 219 gm (7.51 oz) | 213 grams | 214 grams | 209 g |
| Build | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass) | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP rating | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) 3 LED light strips on the back (notifications, camera fill light, 26 addressable zones) | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus | IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions Drop resistant up to 1.2m |
| Other Details | - | - | aluminum frame | Armor aluminum 2 frame | RGB notifications light (on the back) |
| Display | |||||
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| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 1800 nits (HBM), | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.83 inches, 113.3 cm2 | 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) | 1272 x 2800 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 19.8:9 | - | - | ~85.0% screen-to-body ratio |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | - | ~450 ppi density | - | 500 ppi density | ~260 ppi density |
| Refresh Rate | - | 165Hz | 120 Hz | - | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | - | 3600 nits | - | 2600 nits | 1200 nits |
| HDR Support | - | HDR Vivid, | - | - | - |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | - | ~90.0% | - | - | - |
| Protection | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 DX anti-reflective coating Privacy Display | - |
| Other Details | - | Ultra HDR image support | - | - | - |
| Platform | |||||
| Performance score | |||||
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, Origin OS 6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) | Exynos 1480 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Adreno 829 | Xclipse 530 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Architecture | - | - | 64 bit | 64-bit, Octa-core | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | - | - | 4 nm | 3 nm | 6 nm |
| Memory | |||||
| Card slot | No | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM |
| RAM Type | - | - | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 | - | UFS 4.X | - |
| Main Camera | |||||
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| Main | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) | 200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.93", PDAF Auxiliary lens |
| Ultrawide | - | 1/4.0", 1.12µm | - | - | - |
| OIS | - | gyro-EIS, OIS | - | - | - |
| Flash | - | LED | - | - | - |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
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| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" | 32 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), AF | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Features | - | HDR, panorama | - | HDR, HDR10+ | Panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | Yes |
| Sound | |||||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | - | - | - | High-bitrate audio support | - |
| Comms | |||||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes | No |
| Infrared port | - | Yes | No | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | No | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| USB OTG | - | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| Features | |||||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint , accelerometer, gyro, compass,Virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | - | - | under display, optical | - | - |
| Other Details | - | - | - | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | - |
| Battery | |||||
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| Type | 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Capacity | - | 7400 mAh | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Removable | - | No | No | No | No |
| Charging | 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min | 80W wired | 25W wired | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) | 44W wired |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | - | 50 Min | 1h 17m | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min | 50% in 38 min |
| Wireless Charging | - | - | No | 25W wireless (Qi2.2) | - |
| Reverse Charging | - | - | - | 4.5W reverse wireless | - |
| Other Details | - | - | - | - | Reverse wired |
| Misc | |||||
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold | Twilight Shadow, Wave Blue |
| Models | A059 | CPH2769, CPH2767 | SM-A556B | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U | V2557 |
| Price | - | - | - | Expected from 1,29,999 INR | - |
| SAR | - | 1.08 W/kg - head 1.00 W/kg - body | - | 1.09 W/kg -head 1.19 W/kg -body | 1.14 W/kg - head 1.12 W/kg - body |
| SAR EU | - | - | 0.68 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body) | 1.28 W/kg-head 1.35 W/kg -body | - |
| Tests | |||||
| Performance | AnTuTu: 828429 (v10), GeekBench: 3278 (v6), 3DMark: 1064 (Wild Life Extreme) | AnTuTu: 1954910 (v10), 2981677 (v11) GeekBench: 9369 (v6) 3DMark: 5016 (Wild Life Extreme) | AnTuTu: 655890 | - | - |
| Display | 1273 nits max brightness (measured) | 1204 nits max brightness (measured) | 1010 nits max brightness | - | - |
| Loudspeaker | -24.1 LUFS (Very good) | -25.7 LUFS (Very good) | -25.7 LUFS | - | - |
| Battery life | - | Active use score 21:32h | - | - | - |
| Bootup Time | Active use score 13:40h | - | - | - | - |
| EU Label | |||||
| Energy | Class C | Class A | - | Class A | - |
| Battery | 43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles | 77:51h endurance, 1300 cycles | - | 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles | - |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) | Class D (45 falls) | - | 55:00h endurance, 1200 cycles | - |
| Repairability | Class C | Class B | - | Class C | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 96.4/100. The spec score weighs performance, display, camera, battery and value together, so treat it as a starting point rather than a verdict — the right phone still depends on which of those you care about most.
Nothing Phone (3a) is the most affordable here, starting at ₹24,999. That is ₹105,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the highest-resolution main camera at 200 MP. Resolution alone does not decide photo quality — sensor size, aperture and image processing matter more — so compare the full camera specs below rather than the megapixel count on its own.
OnePlus 15R has the largest battery at 7400 mAh. It charges at up to 80W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 2,450,000. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.
OnePlus 15R has the brightest display at 3600 nits peak, with a 165Hz refresh rate. Brightness matters most for outdoor readability; see the Display section below for panel type and resolution.