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 — 74/100 vs 59/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,037,391); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2560
- Lighter: 162g vs 190g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 15 points higher (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (89/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 63.3% 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 S26 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (89/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (77/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (49/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (89/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 15 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.