Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
25.3Performance29.1
49.7Display55.1
54.8Camera56.4
70.1Battery41.7
65.3Features73.3
6 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (2a) wins this phone face-off, 49 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28). Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 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)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 42
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,128 vs 900
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 26% higher Pixel density: 496 ppi vs 394 ppi
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 496 ppi+26% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,500 nits+15% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu | — | 500,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128+25%Bottom 43% | 900Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 2,650+2%Bottom 27% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+220% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+9% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.1 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 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) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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