Nothing Phone (4a) vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $349 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,039,119); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $999
- Better camera (61/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1039119
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3168
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4a) — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; 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 S26+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Nothing Phone (4a) was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (91/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (61/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Nothing Phone (4a) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.