Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 46/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4350); the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 961,191); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 961191
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4350 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Lighter: 190g vs 240g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 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 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3000
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 13 points higher (59/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (59/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 961191 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4350 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 168.6×79.9×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 240 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 6.6" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro by 2.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (57/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (48/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (59/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) 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) and the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) 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) (59/100 vs 20/100).