Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
25.3Performance66.1
49.7Display53.6
54.8Camera46.5
70.1Battery70.5
65.3Features94.7
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+41) and features (+29). 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 camera score: 55 vs 47
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $700
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 210% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,035 vs 2,592
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi+2% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,900 nits+46% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | 88.7 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,535,201 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128Bottom 43% | 2,438+116%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 8,035+210%Top 19% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+2% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h+7% | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+2% | 193 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.4 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 7 years+133% |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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