Nothing Phone (4b) vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $355 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 55/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 975,254); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4b)
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $999
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4b) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 15 points higher (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100, 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 (4b) (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (72/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4b) | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $355 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4b) and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $644. Nothing Phone (4b) was $644 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (72/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4b) and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nothing Phone (4b) has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4b) or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4b) over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.