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

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 50MP vs…

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Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1,299

15categories won

3 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy S26 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 60W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueNothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $1299.

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 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Screen size	6.7"	6.9"
Resolution	1084 x 2412	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	395 ppi	498 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1300 nits	2400 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	790,000	2,400,000Winner
Geekbench multi	3480	8900Winner
Maximum RAM	12 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	256GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	200 MPWinner
Rear cameras	2	4Winner
Optical zoom	—	5x
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 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 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	50 W	60 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Weight	190 gWinner	214 g
Thickness	8.5 mm	7.9 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Build	Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Operating system	Android 14	Android 16
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 Ultra
Specification	Nothing Phone (2a) Plus	Galaxy S26 Ultra
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	$1,299