Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
25.3Performance43.7
47.5Display57.1
58.6Camera72
54Battery55.1
65.3Features78.7
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and features (+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
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 25% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 40 MP
- 17% lower weight: 190 g vs 229 g
- 11% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 59
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.8 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 500 ppi+27% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,750 nits+35% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,100,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | 1,600+39%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 4,150+59%Top 46% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 10 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 S22 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 S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+17% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+4% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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