Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
25.3Performance79.3
47.5Display63.6
58.6Camera47.3
54Battery54.2
65.3Features94.7
4 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25+ wins this phone face-off, 66.3 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+54) 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 S25+
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 288% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,153 vs 2,614
- 174% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,141 vs 1,147
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic 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% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,763,072Top 22% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 866,625Top 16% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 996,402Top 20% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 347,621Top 28% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 552,424Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | 3,141+174%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 10,153+288%Top 7% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+2% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W+11% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.3 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 7 years+133% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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