Nothing Phone (2) vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 63/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4700); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,436,722); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Nothing Phone (2)
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Better camera (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4700 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 201g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher value score: 52/100 vs 38/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 7 points higher (70/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $999 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Nothing Phone (2) by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Nothing Phone (2) was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (57/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (72/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.