Nothing Phone (2)vsSamsung Galaxy A56
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Nothing Phone (2) wins
Verdict
Nothing Phone (2) wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Nothing Phone (2) is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — battery is its standout. It costs USD 599 — USD 150 more than the Samsung Galaxy A56. Pay the premium if battery is your priority.
- Nothing Phone (2) takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- Samsung Galaxy A56 takes Display — led by peak brightness (1,900 nits).
- Nothing Phone (2) takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- Nothing Phone (2) takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- Samsung Galaxy A56 takes Price — led by price (449 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,200,000 pts vs 950,000 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want better video quality — 91 pts vs 80 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want a better camera — 128 pts vs 112 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,900 nits vs 1,600 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if you want a lower price — 449 USD vs 599 USD.
At a glance
- Nothing Phone (2)
- Samsung Galaxy A56
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Nothing Phone (2)
Choose Nothing Phone (2) if battery matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 599.
Samsung Galaxy A56
Choose Samsung Galaxy A56 if price matters most. It costs USD 449, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Nothing Phone (2)
- Unique Glyph design
- Flagship chipset
- Wireless charging
- Average battery
- 45 W charging
- Cameras trail rivals
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Great value
- 5,000 mAh battery
- 6 years of updates
- Mid-range Exynos chip
- Plastic frame
- No wireless charging