Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Exynos 2500, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 4900mAh…

Nothing

Galaxy S26 FE

$699

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 FE leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S26 FE. Choose the Galaxy S26 FE if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S26 FE

Galaxy S26 FE takes battery honors offering 4,900 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S26 FE

Galaxy S26 FE provides greater sustained gaming output with its Exynos 2500 and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 FE

Galaxy S26 FE takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueNothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $699.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Galaxy S26 FE: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
Screen size	6.7"	6.7"
Resolution	1084 x 2412Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	395 ppi	385 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1300 nits	1900 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro	Exynos 2500
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	790,000	2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3480	8900Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	256GB	512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	3x
Ultrawide	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Selfie camera	50 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,900 mAh
Wired charging	50 WWinner	45 W
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
Weight	190 g	193 g
Thickness	8.5 mm	7.4 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Build	Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
Operating system	Android 14	Android 17
OS updates	3 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 FE
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$399Winner	$699