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Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
Product A: Nothing
111 of 162 known
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Product B: Samsung
84 of 162 known
Change Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
92 of 154 fields differ
- 49 different values
- 43 known for one only
- 22 the same
- 40 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 65WB: 45WNothing is 20 W higher.
- Security support period (claimed)A: 7yearsB: 6yearsNothing is 1 year higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ANothing: 75.6 × 160.6 mm
- BSamsung: 77.3 × 162 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
7 of 11 differ
Series
Model numbers
SM-M566B, SM-M566B/DS, SM-M566BLGAINS, SM-M566BZKAINS, SM-M566BLGBINS, SM-M566BZKBINS2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Feed is for SKU SM-M566BLGBINS, model SM-M566B/DS. The 128 GB Black SKU feed has the same rows except storage.4Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/card/detail/newhybrisRead 13 October 2026Samsung India product card lists four SKUs: SM-M566BLGAINS Light Green 128 GB, SM-M566BZKAINS Black 128 GB, SM-M566BLGBINS Light Green 256 GB and SM-M566BZKBINS Black 256 GB.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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Announced
17 April 20255Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-m56-5g-segments-slimmest-smartphone-in-indiaRead 13 October 2026Samsung India newsroom article dated 17 April 2025 announces the launch.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026Announced 2025, April 17.
Status
Predecessor
Nothing Phone (2)10Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/android-phones/nothing-phone-3-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide's review calls the Nothing Phone 3 a worthy successor to the Nothing Phone 2.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
IN4Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/card/detail/newhybrisRead 13 October 2026Samsung India lists the product with a learn more button and no store price. The launch and sale in India are stated by the Samsung India newsroom. Other markets are not confirmed.5Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-m56-5g-segments-slimmest-smartphone-in-indiaRead 13 October 2026The launch is for India.
Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Security support period (claimed)
6years1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/smartphones/galaxy-m/galaxy-m-light-green-256gb-sm-m566blgbinsRead 13 October 2026Page section: stay up to date longer with 6x OS upgrades. The newsroom text gives 6 years of security updates. The spec feed gives an end date of 31 December 2030, which is shorter than six years from April 2025.5Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-m56-5g-segments-slimmest-smartphone-in-indiaRead 13 October 2026Text: 6 generations of Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates.
Security updates until
Not available
Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
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Folded dimensions
Not available
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Weight
Frame
Front
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/smartphones/galaxy-m/galaxy-m-light-green-256gb-sm-m566blgbinsRead 13 October 2026Page text: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on front and back.5Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-m56-5g-segments-slimmest-smartphone-in-indiaRead 13 October 2026Intro text: Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both the front and the back.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026
Back
Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/smartphones/galaxy-m/galaxy-m-light-green-256gb-sm-m566blgbinsRead 13 October 2026Same text names Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the back. The newsroom calls it a premium glass back.5Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-launches-galaxy-m56-5g-segments-slimmest-smartphone-in-indiaRead 13 October 2026Text: premium glass back.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026
Dust and water rating
Not available
Water resistance depth
Not available
Water resistance time
Not available
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MIL-STD-810
Not available
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Maker dual physical nano-SIM specification. eSIM support is confirmed by exact EU review. Maximum simultaneous active eSIM count is not inferred.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-3-smartphone-review-Top-class-hardware-combined-with-unrivaled-design-and-secondary-display.1096614.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026EU Specifications Additional features explicitly lists dual nano SIM plus eSIM. Active eSIM maximum remains unknown.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
460.3ppi
382.4ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Not available
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Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Not available
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Not available
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Not available
Minimum brightness
Not available
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Colour depth per channel
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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HDR playback formats
Not available
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
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Always-on display
Not available
Front camera cutout
Not available
Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
6 of 10 differ
OS at launch
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
Not available
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 41Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
ANothing Phone (3)
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-X4 | 3.2 |
| 3 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 3 |
| 2 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2.8 |
| 2 | ARM Cortex-A720 | 2 |
BSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A78 | 2.75 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A55 | 2 |
Source2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Samsung publishes the 2.75 GHz and 2 GHz speeds only. Core names come from GSMArena.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026Platform row: 4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55, matching the Samsung speeds.
Max CPU clock
3.2GHz
2.75GHz
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 8251Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
NPU performance
Not available
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Memory card
Max card size
Not available
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Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
ANothing Phone (3)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.68 | 1/1.3" | 1.2 | PDAF | Yes | Not available | Not available | OmniVision OV50H |
| Periscope telephoto | 50 | 2.68 | 1/2.75" | 0.64 | PDAF | Yes | 3× | Not available | Samsung ISOCELL JN5 |
| Ultrawide | 50 | 2.2 | 1/2.76" | 0.64 | Fixed | Not available | Not available | 114° | Samsung ISOCELL JN1 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Maker all-50 MP physical camera system. Main 2x2 OCL PDAF is ordinary PDAF. Periscope autofocus has no maker subtype, so subtype is omitted. Main and periscope OIS/EIS explicit. Physical 3x only, 6x crop is not another lens.8Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3-review-2853p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact European Phone (3) camera investigation explicitly identifies main OmniVision OV50H, 1.2 micrometre native pitch, periscope Samsung ISOCELL JN5, 0.64 micrometre pitch and PDAF, ultrawide Samsung ISOCELL JN1 with 0.64 micrometre pitch. Text explicitly says ultrawide lacks autofocus. Manufacturer f/1.68 and f/2.68 precision remains, rather than rounded f/1.7 and f/2.7. No 35 mm focal equivalent is inferred from the generic 24 mm summary.
BSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | PDAF | Yes |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | Not available | Not available |
| Macro | 2 | 2.4 | Not available | Not available |
Source2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Resolutions 50, 8 and 2 MP, F1.8, F2.2 and F2.4, rear autofocus yes, rear OIS yes. Samsung does not name the 2 MP camera. GSMArena calls it macro.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026Main 50 MP f/1.8 PDAF OIS, ultrawide 8 MP f/2.2, and a 2 MP macro.
Number of rear cameras
3
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
3×
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Camera features
Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture Mode, Night Mode, Macro Mode1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
Portrait, Pro, Pro video, Night, Food, Panorama, Macro, Slow motion, Hyperlapse, Single take, Dual rec, Super steady, Auto framing6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Camera chapter describes Photo, Video, Dual rec, Single take, Portrait, Pro and Pro video, Night, Food, Panorama, Macro, Slow motion and Hyperlapse modes plus Super steady and Auto framing.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
ANothing Phone (3)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
BSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
| 1280 | 720 | 240 |
Source2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Video recording UHD 4K at 30 fps and slow motion 240 fps at HD, taken as 1280 x 720. The 1080p 60 fps row comes from GSMArena.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026Video row: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 and 60 fps.
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
OIS, EIS, Gyro EIS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 20268Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3-review-2853p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact video samples explicitly identify gyro-based EIS. Existing main/periscope OIS remains separate. All-lens observations do not create additional physical cameras or recorded HDR formats.
Front camera
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Front cameras
ANothing Phone (3)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 2.2 | 1/2.76" | 0.64 | Fixed | 81.2° | Samsung ISOCELL JN1 |
Source1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Maker exact selfie row. Autofocus is left unknown rather than guessed from sensor or megapixel count.8Reviewgsmarena.com/nothing_phone_3-review-2853p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Same exact investigation identifies Samsung ISOCELL JN1 with 0.64 micrometre native pitch and explicitly says selfie lacks autofocus. Fixed focus is stored, not a derived unsupported autofocus guess.
BSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 | Fixed | No |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
ANothing Phone (3)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
Not availableFront autofocus
No
No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Not available
Audio features
Not available
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Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS, PCS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Maker names GSM 850/900, DCS and PCS. Naming is retained instead of inferring frequency labels for DCS/PCS.
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19002Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Exact India model SM-M566B/DS.
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (AWS), B5 (850), B8 (900)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Samsung notation B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900).
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B30, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Exact global/EU maker band list, corroborated EU review. No Japan or India row is added.
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B26, B28, B66, B38, B40, B412Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026FDD B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B20, B26, B28, B66 and TDD B38, B40, B41.
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Exact NR list includes n25/n30/n71, SA and NSA. No mmWave band is inferred.
5G modes
5G mmWave
Not available
Maximum modem download rate
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX TWS+, LDAC, LC3, Opus, LHDC V1, LHDC V2, LHDC V3, LHDC V59Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-3-smartphone-review-Top-class-hardware-combined-with-unrivaled-design-and-secondary-display.1096614.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact German A024 global 5150 mAh, 16 GB/512 GB review unit on Android 15/Nothing OS 3.5 directly lists these Bluetooth wireless codecs in its connectivity specification. They are device observations, not Snapdragon supported-codec capability or local audio formats. No India-only 5500 mAh hardware is inherited.
Not available
Ultra-wideband
Not available
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Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Maker expressly names L1+L5 dual-band GPS and the listed constellations. No frequency is inferred for every constellation.
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
Not available
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IR blaster
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Features and sensors
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Fingerprint
Optical, under-display6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout labels the fingerprint recognition sensor separately from the side button. GSMArena says under display and optical.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_m56_5g-13801.phpRead 13 October 2026Features row: fingerprint under display, optical.
Face unlock
Not available
Sensors
Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Front ambient light sensor, Electronic compass, Accelerometer1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026
Extra buttons
Not available
Haptic motor
X-axis linear haptic motor1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Battery capacity (typical)
Not available
5,000mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/smartphones/galaxy-m/galaxy-m-light-green-256gb-sm-m566blgbinsRead 13 October 2026Footnote and spec table: typical capacity 5000 mAh.2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical): 5000.
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
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Claimed battery life
ANothing Phone (3)
Not availableBSamsung Galaxy M56 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 26 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
USB PPS, USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, UFCS1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026
Not available
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Not available
Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
Not available
Reverse wired
Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
Not available
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
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Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
Drop resistance class
Not available
Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
Not available
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SAR head (EU)
Not available
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SAR body (EU)
Not available
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Hearing aid compatibility
Not available
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In the box
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In the box
Nothing Phone (3), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), 100 cm, Phone (3) case, Phone (3) screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card1Maker product pagenothing.tech/products/phone-3Read 5 October 2026Current UK maker box includes protective case. Exact EU fiche protective-cover Yes corroborates. Review box list omits a case, current maker takes precedence.
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Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
files.customersaas.com/files/d4UJXTD497alP8YY8dhAmKvq.pdf2Owner's manualfiles.customersaas.com/files/d4UJXTD497alP8YY8dhAmKvq.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Nothing Phone (3) English maker manual, publicly mirrored by retailer support. 15 pages opened. Official support directory was consulted but direct curl returned an access challenge. Full-charge time is omitted because about one hour to 100% does not state an empty/0% starting level.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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