Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
25.3Performance31.4
47.5Display46
58.6Camera46.8
54Battery43.7
65.3Features78.7
8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins this phone face-off, 46.2 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+12) and battery (+10). Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 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 camera score: 59 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 44
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 25 W
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $449
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
- Stronger performance score: 31 vs 25
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+5% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 403 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+30% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu | — | 740,251Bottom 16% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 290,514Bottom 19% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 89,805Bottom 19% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 132,447Bottom 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 227,485Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147+14%Bottom 44% | 1,010Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 2,760+6%Bottom 30% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A54 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 A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+6% | 202 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A54 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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