Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
25.3Performance29.1
49.7Display54
54.8Camera65.9
70.1Battery55.1
65.3Features73.3
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+11) and features (+8). Nothing Phone (2a) 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 55
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,128 vs 900
- 14% lower weight: 190 g vs 222 g
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 55
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 511 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+8% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | 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 | 32 MP | 40 MP+25% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+14% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+2% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | 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) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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