Nothing Phone (2) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,436,722).
Nothing Phone (2)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 201g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (76/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1299 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2) by 59.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $700. Nothing Phone (2) was $700 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (86/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (76/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.