Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
25.3Performance34.7
47.5Display46.2
58.6Camera41.7
54Battery52.5
65.3Features89.3
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 46.2 against 47.4 for Samsung Galaxy A36 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A36 5G edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 42
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,147 vs 1,016
- 11% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 25
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 13% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.5 mm
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,902 vs 2,614
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A36 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+8% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | — | 816,934Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 304,148Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 133,245Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 150,052Bottom 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 229,489Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147+13%Bottom 44% | 1,016Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 2,902+11%Bottom 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W+11% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+3% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A36 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 A36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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