Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
25.3Performance28.9
47.5Display58.5
58.6Camera41.7
54Battery61.9
65.3Features65.3
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 46.2 against 47.6 for Samsung Galaxy M47 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy M47 5G edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 42
- 900% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 5 MP
- 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 11% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 54
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy M47 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 | — |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+900% | 5 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K |
| Front camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh+20% |
| Wired charging | 50 W+11% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+8% | 206 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.1 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 6 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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