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Nothing has begun distributing its stable Nothing OS 5.0 update, based on Android 17, to the Phone 3a, Phone 3a Pro, Phone 4a, and Phone 4a Pro, weeks ahead of its planned November rollout. The update follows an earlier release for the Phone 3 and brings a redesigned interface with a translucent theme, new widgets, navigation tweaks, and camera improvements including dual-view video and better zoom.
Reviewers compared the Galaxy S24 against three newly released mid-range rivals—Google's Pixel 10a, Nothing's Phone 4a Pro, and Samsung's own Galaxy A37 5G—all priced near $450-$500. Each offers a distinct edge, from the Pixel's long software support and camera software to the Nothing phone's larger screen and periscope zoom, to the A37's battery life and display quality within Samsung's own lineup.
Android Authority argues that Samsung's new Galaxy S26 FE, now priced at $700 after a $50 increase, faces stiff competition despite carrying flagship-level performance with some cost-cutting on materials. The outlet points to alternatives including the Google Pixel 11, Pixel 10a, Samsung's own Galaxy S26, the Motorola Edge (2026), and the Nothing Phone 4a Pro as options worth weighing first. A reader poll cited in the piece shows the Galaxy S26 and Motorola Edge drawing the most votes as preferred alternatives.