Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Nothing Phone 1 vs Samsung Galaxy A70 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/13/2022 5:54 AM, updated: 8/3/2023 6:51 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A70 X Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB) Compare Nothing Phone 1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

32
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)

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19 Advantages Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+256GB (218GB available)102% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (108GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+402 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+(dual camera) 50MP + 50MP122% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.56" inches79% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+33W32% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	25W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
194 grams (6.79 ounces)	vs	+183 grams (6.41 ounces)6% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.55"	vs	+6.7"2% Larger screen
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

1080x2400 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Nothing Phone (1) A063, Phone One	Galaxy A7050 NFC (8GB RAM), SM-A7050ZWNTGY
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Nothing	Samsung
Release date	7/16/2022, Announced: 7/12/2022	4/26/2019
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)	76.7 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)
Weight	194 grams (6.79 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5, LED lights	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	500nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 11
User Interface	Nothing OS	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 587270 (v9) Geekbench: 3024 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 167750 (v7) Geekbench: 6584 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12/6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF	(triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123° 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX766 / Samsung JN1 sensor Sony IMX471 sensor (selfie)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • LED lights on the back for notifications • Glyph	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • One UI 3.1 • Infinity U display • Glasstic back panel
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A70 (SM-A7050 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.29W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)	0.349W/kg (head), 1.475W/kg (body)