Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A56
25.3Performance42.5
47.5Display48.5
58.6Camera42.6
54Battery58.2
65.3Features89.3
6 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A56
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A56 wins this phone face-off, 51.6 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and performance (+17). 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 43
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 11% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $499
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A56
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 25
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 49% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,900 vs 2,614
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,227,862Bottom 42% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 466,860Bottom 48% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 292,734Bottom 44% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 171,100Bottom 37% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 297,168Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | 1,350+18%Top 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 3,900+49%Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+317% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W+11% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+4% | 198 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A56 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A56 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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