Nothing Phone (2) vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $599 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A56 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 1,251,512); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 1251512
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 3832
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Better portability (67/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (67/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 1251512 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 14.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy A56 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (67/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Samsung Galaxy A56 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 61/100.
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.