Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

Nothing Phone (3)

Nothing doubles down on its transparent aesthetic with a refined Glyph interface, premium materials, and IP68 durability.

• The transparent back panel with evolved Glyph lights remains the most distinctive design in smartphones — no other phone looks like this
• IP68 water resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 bring flagship-grade durability that was missing from earlier Nothing phones
• Glyph interface now supports third-party app notifications with custom patterns, making it genuinely useful beyond novelty

Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

The A36 5G punches above its weight in design, with a clean aesthetic that mirrors Samsung's flagship lineup. Build quality is solid for the price with a polycarbonate back that still manages to look sleek.

• Clean, modern design that takes cues from the flagship S25 series — doesn't look like a budget phone
• IP67 water resistance at $299 is impressive and increasingly expected at this price tier