Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 59/100 vs 46/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4350); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,037,391 vs 961,191); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 961191
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4350 mAh
- Faster charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 190g vs 240g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 2560
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 13 points higher (59/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (60/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (59/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1037391 | 961191 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1111 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2560 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4350 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | 168.6×79.9×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 240 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 6.6" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro by 7.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (60/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (49/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (59/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus over the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (59/100 vs 20/100).