Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy A55
Nothing Phone (2a) delivers exceptional value at $349, featuring a superior 50MP ultrawide camera, faster 45W charging, and a brighter 1300-nit AMOLED display with MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro performance that matches or exceeds the Galaxy A55's Exynos 1480. Samsung's Galaxy A55 counters with premium build quality—aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection—plus IP67 water resistance versus Nothing's IP54, along with One UI's refined software polish. Battery capacity matches at 5000mAh, but Nothing's 45W charging significantly outpaces Samsung's 25W. Display refresh rates both hit 120Hz, though Nothing edges ahead on brightness and color accuracy. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing camera versatility and charging speed, Nothing Phone (2a) offers superior specs at a $100 discount. Samsung appeals to those valuing durability and software refinement. Nothing Phone (2a) represents the better overall package.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 213 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, plastic back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm | 161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Samsung GN9 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 5 MP macro |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1084 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz A510) | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Xclipse 530 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Exynos 1480 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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Pros & Cons
Nothing Phone (2a)
Pros
- Distinctive transparent design with Glyph Interface
- Clean Nothing OS with minimal bloat
- Solid 50 MP dual camera setup
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Plastic build at this price
- No wireless charging
- Only IP54 splash resistance
- Mid-tier Dimensity chipset rather than Snapdragon
Samsung Galaxy A55
Pros
- Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Four years of OS upgrades and five years of security
- IP67 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Exynos 1480 lags behind Snapdragon rivals
- Heavy at 213 g
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- Only 25W charging with no charger included
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