Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Samsung Galaxy A57 5G side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Samsung Galaxy A57 5G
The important differences at a glance
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.
This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Variants & Pricing | ||
| All Variants | PK: 12GB / 256GB, Rs. 111,900, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes | PK: 8GB / 256GB, Rs. 166,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Dark blue, Light blue, Gray, Violet | PK: 12GB / 256GB, Rs. 184,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Dark blue, Light blue, Gray, Violet | PK: 12GB / 512GB, Rs. 224,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Dark blue, Light blue, Gray, Violet |
| Price | Rs. 111,900 | Rs. 166,999 |
| PTA Approved | Yes | Yes |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Colors | N/A | Dark blue, Light blue, Gray, Violet |
| Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Currency | PKR | PKR |
| Basic | ||
| Launch Date | 2024-07-31 | N/A |
| Security Updates Until | N/A | 2032-03-31 |
| Upcoming Device | No | No |
| Status | Discontinued | Available |
| Manufacturer | Nothing Technology Ltd. | Samsung |
| Warranty | N/A | 1 year |
| Official Website | N/A | https://www.samsung.com |
| OS | Nothing OS 3.0 powered by Android 15 | Android |
| Android Version | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G (4nm Gen 2 TSMC N4P) | Exynos 1680 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (Up to 3.0 GHz) | Octa-core, 2.9GHz + 2.6GHz + 1.9GHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G610 MC4 (Valhall architecture, up to 1.3 GHz) | Xclipse 550 |
| Benchmark | AnTuTu | General |
| Benchmark Score | 780000 | 0 |
| Benchmark Remarks | Upper mid-range performance with Dimensity 7350 Pro | Mid-range 5G smartphone featuring a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz display, octa-core processor, 50MP triple rear camera with OIS, 12MP front camera, 5000mAh battery, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, eSIM support, and security updates until 31 March 2032. |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Flexible AMOLED, 10-bit, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass 5 | Super AMOLED Plus, 16M colors |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| PPI Density | 395 | 385 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz (Adaptive) | 120Hz |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 161.74 x 76.32 x 8.55 mm | 161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 179 g |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (4FF) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| IP Rating | IP54 | N/A |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh typical |
| Charging | 50W wired (50% in 21 min, 100% in 56 min) | 5W wired |
| Camera | ||
| Back Camera | 50 MP f/1.88 (Wide, OIS, EIS, 10x digital zoom) + 50 MP f/2.2 (Ultra-wide, 114° FOV) | 50 MP, f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.2 + 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Front Camera | 50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76", 24mm, 81.2° FOV | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Back Camera Count | 2 | 3 |
| Front Camera Count | 1 | 1 |
| Back Video | 4K / 1080p | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @30fps |
| Front Video | 4K / 1080p | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @30fps |
| Back Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Front Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | OIS, EIS, Auto focus, 10x digital zoom | Rear autofocus, OIS, digital zoom up to 10x, slow motion 240fps @HD |
| Zoom | 10x digital | Digital zoom up to 10x |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | GSM / UMTS / LTE / 5G (NSA & SA) | 2G GSM / 3G WCDMA / 4G LTE FDD / 4G LTE TDD / 5G Sub6 FDD / 5G Sub6 TDD |
| SIM Type | Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band 2.4G/5G) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4GHz + 5GHz + 6GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 (A2DP, BLE) | Bluetooth v6.0 |
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint | Fingerprint (under display, optical) | Fingerprint sensor |
| Others | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Linear Haptic Motor | Accelerometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor |
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