Nothing Phone (2a)
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Samsung Galaxy A36
#683Category Breakdown
Nothing Phone (2a)
Samsung Galaxy A36
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
52.552.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
68.868.8
Summary
- The Nothing Phone (2a) and Samsung Galaxy A36 both feature a 6.7-inch display, with the Nothing utilizing an AMOLED panel offering HDR10+ support, while the Galaxy employs a Super AMOLED display with higher peak brightness but lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Nothing is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, whereas the Galaxy uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, both providing robust capabilities.
- Camera-wise, both phones have a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, but the Galaxy includes additional lenses for ultrawide and macro photography, while the Nothing excels with a higher resolution selfie camera.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 45W charging on both devices.
- The Nothing Phone runs on Android 14 with a promise of three major updates, while the Galaxy A36 launches with Android 15 and is set for up to six major updates, providing a longer software support timeline.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Nothing featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and a plastic back, while the Galaxy A36 boasts Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both front and back for enhanced durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
Samsung Galaxy A36
General
Release Date
2024, March 05
2025, March 02
Announced
2024, March 05
2025, March 02
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC4
Adreno 710
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
32 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
12 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in)
Weight
190 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Milk, Blue
Lavender, Black, White, Lime
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
OS Version
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No