Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
25.3Performance29.1
47.5Display54
58.6Camera65.9
54Battery55.1
65.3Features73.3
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+8) and camera (+7). 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
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,147 vs 900
- 25% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 40 MP
- 14% lower weight: 190 g vs 222 g
- 11% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 59
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 511 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+8% | 1,200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu | — | 500,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147+27%Bottom 44% | 900Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 2,650+1%Bottom 27% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+25% | 40 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W+11% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+14% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+3% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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