Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Battery capacity
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Phone (2a) Plus
Wired charging speed (50W)
WinsPerformance
Phone (2a) Plus
AnTuTu benchmark (620,762 pts)
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Screen size
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Phone (2a) Plus
Total weight (190g)
WinsValue
Phone (2a) Plus
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Phone (2a) Plus | Galaxy M36 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.7" | |
| 1,080 × 2,412 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,300 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Triple | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Virtual proximity sensing, accelerometer, compass, gyro | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro (4 nm) | Exynos 1380 | |
| 620,762 | — | |
| 1,377 | — | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 50W | 25W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 190g | 197g | |
| 8.5mm | 7.7mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | Gorilla Glass Victus+ front, plastic frame, glass back | |
| — | No official IP rating | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy M36
Highest resolution main camera.