Nothing Phone (4b) vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $355 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads — 61/100 vs 55/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is faster in AnTuTu (1,251,512 vs 975,254); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $499
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1251512 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1353 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3832 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 198g vs 210g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Samsung Galaxy A56 scores 6 points higher (61/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (59/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, 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 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (67/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 1251512 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A56 leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 22.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $144. Nothing Phone (4b) was $144 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (67/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 edges out the Nothing Phone (4b) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on performance (65/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.