Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

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 S26+

The S26+ adopts a more "Ultra-like" design with less rounded corners for a unified family look. The Armor Aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection are solid. At ~7.3mm thin and ~190g, it's comfortable to hold.

• The more angular design brings it closer to the Ultra aesthetic — Samsung is creating a more unified design language across the S26 family
• IP68 water resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 mean the S26+ remains one of the more durable options in its class