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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)

WINNER
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
46.2Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
31.4Inno Score
25.3Performance20
47.5Display36
58.6Camera33.1
54Battery38.8
65.3Features38.7
12 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins this phone face-off, 46.2 to 31.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and camera (+26). Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

  • Stronger performance score: 25 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 48 vs 36
  • Stronger camera score: 59 vs 33
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 39

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)

  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $279 vs $399

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
Screen size6.7 ″+5%6.4 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1084x24122400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi411 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits+63%800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7350 ProMediaTek Helio G80
AnTuTu—260,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,147+180%Bottom 44%410Bottom 3%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,614+98%Bottom 27%1,320Bottom 2%
RAM (max)12 GB+100%6 GB
Storage options256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.8
Ultra-wide50 MP+525%8 MP
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera50 MP+150%20 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging50 W+233%15 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
Weight190 g184 g+3%
Thickness8.5 mm8.4 mm+1%
IP ratingIP54—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Nothing OS 2.6)Android 11 (One UI 3.1)
OS update pledge3 years4 years+33%

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A32 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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