Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads — 68/100 vs 61/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,355,225 vs 1,251,512).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1355225 vs 1251512
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $499
- Higher performance (66/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1353 vs 1270
- Better portability (67/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro scores 7 points higher (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 44/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 1355225 | 1251512 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.6×8.0 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nothing Phone (4a) Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A56 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.