Nothing Phone (4a) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 214g).
Nothing Phone (4a)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $1299
- Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3281
- Faster charging: 60W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (96/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1148725 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1237 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $1299 |
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $950. Nothing Phone (4a) was $950 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (96/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (86/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.