Nothing Phone (3a) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
Compare Nothing Phone (3a), Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A55 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 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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🏆 The Verdict — Category Winners
Quick Specs
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Redmi Note 15 Pro |
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| Price & Best Deals |
₹24,999
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₹21,999
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₹124,999
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| Display | 6.77″ / 120Hz | 6.83″ / 3840Hz | 6.6″ / 120Hz | 6.9″ / 120Hz |
| Max RAM | 12GB / 256GB | 12GB / 256GB | — | 12GB / 512GB |
| Main Camera | 50.0 MP | 200.0 MP | 50.0 MP | 50.0 MP |
| Selfie Camera | 16.0 MP | 20.0 MP | 32.0 MP | 10.0 MP |
| Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 447 ppi | — | 400 ppi |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6580 mAh | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 50W | 45W | 25W | 25W |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | 54 min | 42 min | — | — |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 4 nm | — | 3 nm |
| AnTuTu Score | 780,000 | 980,000 | 655,890 | — |
| Battery Life (PCMark) | 12.5 hrs | 15.2 hrs | — | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 3200 nits | — | 2600 nits |
| Spec Score | 74.5/100 | 85.2/100 | 73.6/100 | 82.3/100 |
| 5G | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| NFC | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| IR Blaster | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Fingerprint | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display | Side |
| SIM | Dual | Dual Esim | Dual Esim | Dual Esim |
| USB | Type-C 2.0 | Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | Type-C 3.2 |
✅ 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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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 85.2
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.3/5
Overall Rating
Design
3.8/5
Display
4.7/5
Camera
4.3/5
Performance
3.9/5
Battery
4.6/5
Software
4.1/5
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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 Z Flip8 82.3
Spec Score / 100
★ 4.3/5
Overall Rating
Design
4.8/5
Display
4.4/5
Camera
4.5/5
Performance
4.7/5
Battery
3.9/5
Software
4.8/5
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| Specification |
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![]() Nothing Phone (3a) ₹24,999
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro ₹21,999
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![]() Samsung Galaxy A55 |
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![]() Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 ₹124,999
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| Network | ||||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / 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 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | 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, 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 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 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, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| SIM 1 bands | - | GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands |
| SIM 2 bands | - | GSM/HSPA/LTE/5G (dual 5G standby) | 5G bands, 4G bands | 5G bands, 4G bands |
| VoLTE | - | - | - | Yes |
| Launch | ||||
| Announced | 2025, March 04 | 2025, December 18 | 2024, March 11 | 2026, July 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, March 11 | Available. Released 2026, January 06 | Available. Released 2024, March 15 | Available. 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) | 163.6 x 78.1 x 8 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm (6.34 x 3.05 x 0.32 in) | Unfolded: 166.9 x 75.4 x 6.1 mm Folded: 85.7 x 75.4 x 13.1 mm |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 210 g (7.41 oz) | 213 grams | 180 g (6.35 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass) | Plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM Nano-SIM + eSIM | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| 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) | IP48 dust and water resistant (dust > 1mm; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame |
| Other Details | - | Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 24 hours) Drop resistant up to 2.5m | aluminum frame | - |
| Display | ||||
| Display score | ||||
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 68B colors, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1800 nits (HBM), | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM) | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.83 inches, 114.5 cm2 | 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 109.6 cm2 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density) | 1280 x 2772 pixels, | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) | 1080 x 2520 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 ratio | - | 21:9 ratio |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | - | ~447 ppi density | - | ~400 ppi density |
| Refresh Rate | - | 120Hz, | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | - | 3200 nits | - | 2600 nits |
| HDR Support | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | - | ~89.7% | - | ~87.1% |
| Protection | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 Ultra HDR image support | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Mohs level 1 Cover display: Super AMOLED, 120Hz,4.1 inches, 948 x 1048 pixels (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) |
| Platform | ||||
| Performance score | ||||
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.0, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | Android 17, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 9 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7635 Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | Exynos 1480 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 - US/CA/CN Exynos 2600 (2 nm) - ROW |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | 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) - US/CA/CN 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) - ROW |
| GPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | Mali-G615 MC2 | Xclipse 530 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) - US/CA/CN Xclipse 960 - ROW |
| Architecture | - | - | 64 bit | - |
| Fabrication | - | 4 nm | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| Memory | ||||
| Card slot | No | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| RAM Type | - | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | - | UFS 4.x |
| Main Camera | ||||
| Camera score | ||||
| 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 | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 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) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, 1/3.2", 1.12µm |
| Ultrawide | - | f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ | - | f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ |
| Flash | - | LED flash | - | LED |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps, HDR10+ |
| Selfie Camera | ||||
| Camera score | ||||
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44" | 20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 10 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| Flash | - | Screen Light | - | Screen Light |
| Features | - | HDR, panorama | - | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No | No | No |
| Dolby Atmos | - | Yes Dolby Atmos | - | - |
| Other Details | - | - | - | 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 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 Hotspot | - | - | - | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Infrared port | - | Yes | No | No |
| Radio | No | No | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| USB OTG | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint , accelerometer, gyro, compass,Virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | - | Fingerprint (under display, optical) | under display, optical | side-mounted |
| Face Unlock | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Battery | ||||
| Battery score | ||||
| Type | 5000 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Capacity | - | 6580 mAh | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Removable | - | No | No | No |
| Charging | 50W wired, 50% in 19 min, 100% in 56 min | 45W wired | 25W wired | 25W wired, QC2.0 |
| Charging Time (20-100%) | - | 59m | 1h 17m | 44 min |
| Wireless Charging | - | - | No | 15W wireless |
| Reverse Charging | - | 22.5W reverse wired | - | 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Charger in Box | - | - | - | No |
| Misc | ||||
| Colors | Black, White, Blue, Community Edition green | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple, Titanium | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon | Graphite, Cream, Pink, Mint |
| Models | A059 | - | SM-A556B | SM-F776B, SM-F776B/DS, SM-F776U, SM-F776U1 |
| SAR | - | - | - | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.95 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) | 0.68 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body) | 0.74 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||||
| Performance | AnTuTu: 828429 (v10), GeekBench: 3278 (v6), 3DMark: 1064 (Wild Life Extreme) | AnTuTu: 652920 (v10) GeekBench: 2910 (v6) 3DMark: 1005 (Wild Life Extreme) | AnTuTu: 655890 | - |
| Display | 1273 nits max brightness (measured) | 1901 nits max brightness (measured) | 1010 nits max brightness | - |
| Loudspeaker | -24.1 LUFS (Very good) | Yes | -25.7 LUFS | - |
| Battery life | - | Active use score 15:15h | - | - |
| Bootup Time | Active use score 13:40h | - | - | - |
| EU Label | ||||
| Energy | Class C | Class B | - | Class A |
| Battery | 43:56h endurance, 1400 cycles | 60:50h endurance, 1000 cycles | - | 44:10h endurance, 1200 cycles |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) | Class B (180 falls) | - | Class A (210 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C | Class C | - | Class C |
Frequently Asked Questions
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro scores highest overall in this comparison, with a spec score of 85.2/100. 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.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro is the most affordable here, starting at ₹21,999. That is ₹103,000 less than the most expensive phone in this comparison.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 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.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro has the largest battery at 6580 mAh. It charges at up to 45W. Capacity is only part of endurance: chipset efficiency and screen refresh rate affect how long a charge actually lasts.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro is the fastest on paper, topping the AnTuTu benchmark at 980,000. Benchmarks measure short bursts, so a phone with better sustained thermals can still feel quicker in long gaming sessions.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro has the brightest display at 3200 nits peak, with a 3840Hz refresh rate. Brightness matters most for outdoor readability; see the Display section below for panel type and resolution.
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