Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A55
Comparison between Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Samsung Galaxy A55: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Phone (2a) Plus | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 774,023
- against 726,158
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 213 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 50 W
- against 25 W
Samsung Galaxy A55, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Resistance Features
- IP67
- against IP54
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.5 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Samsung Xclipse 530 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2.75 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 774,023 Best value | 726,158 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,195 Best value | 1,173 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,662 | 3,534 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A715 cores at 3.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.75 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,377 Best value | 1,024 |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, White | Blue, Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Yellow, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 161.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 213 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.1 % Best value | 85.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP67 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits Best value | 1,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 390 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Color LED Notifications | Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.68 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.04 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps Best value | 3,790 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 479 € |
| Model numbers | A142P | SM-A556V, SM-A556B, SM-A556B/DS, SM-A556E, SM-A556E/DS, SM-A5560 |
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