Nothing Phone (4a) vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $349 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 61/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is faster in AnTuTu (1,251,512 vs 1,039,119); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $499
- Better camera (61/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1251512 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 1353 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3832 vs 3168
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 60/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 1 points higher (62/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, 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 Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 1251512 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 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 | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 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)
- 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) and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A56 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Nothing Phone (4a) was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (61/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) 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 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the Samsung Galaxy A56 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on performance (65/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.