Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads — 61/100 vs 59/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A56 is faster in AnTuTu (1,251,512 vs 1,037,391); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1251512 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 1353 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3832 vs 2560
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Samsung Galaxy A56 scores 2 points higher (61/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 1251512 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A56 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 17.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on performance (65/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.