Nothing Phone (2a) vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Design and Build Quality |
|---|
General
| Colors | Black, White, Grey, Blue | Orange Haze, Velvet Black, Serene Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 05, 2024 | June 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 06, 2024 | July 12, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹23,999 | ₹17,499 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a)
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 394 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Weight | 190 grams | 197 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7200 Pro | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali G610 MC4 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a)
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Motion Photos, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Motion Capture, Ultra HDR | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face unlock, HdR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a)
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
