Galaxy S23 (Unlocked) vs Nothing Phone 3: Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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Galaxy S23 (Unlocked)
Samsung · 2023
$799–$959
Overall 81/100
Official anchorFull Galaxy S23 (Unlocked) guide →N
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing · 2025
$679–$1,126
Overall 80/100
Editorial estimateFull Nothing Phone 3 guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Tie
- Best for battery
Tie
- Best for performance
Galaxy S23 (Unlocked)
- Best value score
Nothing Phone 3
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Galaxy S23 (Unlocked)
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy S23 (Unlocked)
79
Worth it
$799–$959
Nothing Phone 3
81
Worth it
$679–$1,126
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S23 (Unlocked) | Nothing Phone 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $799–$959 | $679–$1,126 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Camera | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Display | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Value | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall score | 81/100 | 80/100 |
Galaxy S23 (Unlocked) — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Nothing Phone 3 — pros
- • Strong value for the price
- • Reliable battery life for most people
- • Smooth performance for everyday apps
Galaxy S23 (Unlocked) — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Nothing Phone 3 — cons
- • A few premium-camera or chipset tradeoffs versus pricier flagships
Galaxy S23 (Unlocked) — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
Nothing Phone 3 — best for
- • Daily driver
- • Students
- • Budget-conscious buyers