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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A55

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
46.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A55
48.4Inno Score
25.3Performance37.9
47.5Display46.1
58.6Camera46.8
54Battery52.7
65.3Features78.7
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A55

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A55 wins this phone face-off, 48.4 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and performance (+13). Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 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
  • 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
  • 30% higher Peak brightness: 1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $449

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A55

  • Stronger performance score: 38 vs 25
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
  • 33% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 3 years
  • 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,400 vs 2,614
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A55
Screen size6.7 ″+2%6.6 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1084x24121080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi+1%390 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits+30%1,000 nits
Screen-to-body—85.8 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A55
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7350 ProSamsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu—997,950Bottom 40%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—353,082Bottom 35%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—224,206Bottom 43%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—162,521Bottom 32%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—258,141Bottom 28%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,147Bottom 44%1,150Bottom 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,614Bottom 27%3,400+30%Bottom 48%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256GB128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A55
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.8
Ultra-wide50 MP+317%12 MP
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video4K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera50 MP+56%32 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A55
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging50 W+100%25 W
Wireless charging0 W0 W
Active use endurance—11 h

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A55
Weight190 g+11%213 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.2 mm+4%
IP ratingIP54IP67
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A55
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A55
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Nothing OS 2.6)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge3 years4 years+33%

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Samsung Galaxy A55
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSamsung Galaxy A55
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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