Nothing Phone (3) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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 Ultra

The S26 Ultra is the thinnest (7.9mm) and lightest (214g) Ultra ever, ditching the titanium frame in favor of Armor Aluminum. Rounder corners improve the hand feel significantly. Gorilla Glass Armor 2 protects the display. The design change from titanium to aluminum is divisive — some see it as a downgrade, others say it doesn't matter in real use.

• At 7.9mm thin and 214g, this is the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Ultra ever — noticeably more comfortable to hold than the S25 Ultra
• Rounder corners give the S26 Ultra a more comfortable grip — a welcome departure from the sharp-edged Ultra design language of recent years