Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
25.3Performance61.1
47.5Display66.7
58.6Camera47.3
54Battery62.3
65.3Features94.7
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins this phone face-off, 63 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and features (+29). 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 47
- 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 $1,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24+
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 164% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,900 vs 2,614
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 513 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 2,600 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,914,857Top 43% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 637,914Top 36% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 562,338Top 47% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 289,405Top 48% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 425,200Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | 2,250+96%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 6,900+164%Top 24% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+2% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W+11% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+3% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.7 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 7 years+133% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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