Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Nothing Phone (3)
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹79,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery: 5,500 mAh against 4,900 mAh. It also charges faster, at 65W against 45W.
- The Nothing Phone (3) has the better screen on paper: brighter (4,500 nits against 1,900) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- The Galaxy S26 FE is promised more software updates: 7 OS updates, against 5 OS updates for the Nothing Phone (3).
- The Galaxy S26 FE is the lighter phone: 193 g against 218 g.
Get the Galaxy S26 FE for longer software support and the lighter build. Get the Nothing Phone (3) for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹79,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹79,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹89,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy S26 FE vs Phone (3), answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE starts at ₹79,999 and the Nothing Phone (3) starts at ₹79,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S26 FE or the Nothing Phone (3)?
Neither: both start at ₹79,999. The Nothing Phone (3) comes in 2 versions, up to ₹89,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy S26 FE or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3), with 5,500 mAh to 4,900 mAh. For charging, the Nothing Phone (3) is quicker: 65W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the Nothing Phone (3)'s: it is brighter (4,500 to 1,900 nits). The Galaxy S26 FE has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz, the Nothing Phone (3) a 6.67-inch Flexible AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy S26 FE and 50MP main (OIS) on the Nothing Phone (3). A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy S26 FE runs the Exynos 2500, the Nothing Phone (3) the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
Which gets more software updates?
The Galaxy S26 FE. It is promised 7 OS updates; the Nothing Phone (3), 5 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy S26 FE, at 193 g to 218 g.
