Samsung Galaxy M55s vs Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy M55s and Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1084 than Samsung Galaxy M55s which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M55s
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M55s | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19998 | Rs. 21264 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 24, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M55s is Rs. 19998. The launch Date of the second phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21264.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M55s's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M55s has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.7% than Samsung's phone ~ 86.4%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M55s (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55s has 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M55s will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M55s | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-M558B, SM-M558B/DS | A001T |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 24, 2024 | October 29, 2025 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (3a) Lite case, Phone (3a) Lite screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety information and warranty card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.5 x 163.9 x 7.8 mm | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Thunder Black, Coral Green | Black, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1084 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.4% | ~ 86.7% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 2000 nits Brightness | 2160Hz PWM, HDR |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6, | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 942,670 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,884 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,005 (Single Core) 2,536 (OpenCL) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | E-compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, In-display Fingerprint Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, 4 Gen. OS Upgrade & 5 Year Security Update | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 123˚ 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Focal Length 24 MM F/2.45 SENSOR 1/3" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 6.0 | Nothing OS 3.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen1 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 5W |