Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 59/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,037,391); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.5mm).
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 45W
- Better camera (60/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2560
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 11 points higher (70/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (91/100 vs 57/100).
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 (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (60/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.