Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
25.3Performance28.9
47.5Display46.1
58.6Camera41.7
54Battery52.5
65.3Features57.3
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins this phone face-off, 46.2 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+17) and features (+8). Samsung Galaxy M56 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 42
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 57
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 25
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 15% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.74 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+8% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| 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 M56 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 M56 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 M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 180 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.2 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP54 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy M56 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 M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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