Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
25.3Performance43.2
47.5Display44.9
58.6Camera41.9
54Battery43.7
65.3Features65.3
8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 46.2 against 45.6 for Samsung Galaxy A26 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges ahead in camera and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 44
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 25
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- Lower launch price: $300 vs $399
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+30% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu | — | 754,064Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 294,711Bottom 22% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 87,552Bottom 17% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 138,545Bottom 10% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 233,256Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W+100% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+5% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.7 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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