Nothing Phone 4a 8/256 GB vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 12/256 GB
84/100
Nothing Phone 4a 8/256 GB
₹41,899
90/100
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 12/256 GB
₹139,999
Display
Screen Size
6.78
inches
6.9
inches
Display Type
AMOLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2x
Resolution
1224 x 2720
1440x3120 px (QHD+)
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
4500
nits
2600
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SM7635-AC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SM8850-AC
AnTuTu Score
1176492
3905605
RAM
8
GB
12
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0
Operating System
Android v16
Android v16
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.88, 1/1.57", Samsung S5KGN9, 1µm, 24 mm, OIS
200 MP, Wide Angle(85° field-of-view), f/1.4, 1/1.3", Samsung ISOCELL S5KHP20, 0.6µm, 24 mm, Autofocus, OIS
Secondary Camera
50 MP, Periscope, f/2.88, 1/2.75", 0.64µm, upto 70x Digital Zoom, upto 3.5x Optical Zoom, 50 mm, OIS
10 MP, Telephoto, f/2.4, 1/3.52", Sony Exmor-RS IMX754, 1.12µm, upto 30x Digital Zoom, upto 3x Optical Zoom, 67 mm
Tertiary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", 1.12µm, 15 mm
50 MP, Telephoto, f/2.9, 1/3.94", ISOCELL, 0.7µm, upto 100x Digital Zoom, upto 5x Optical Zoom, 111 mm
Front Camera
32 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.44"
MP
12 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/3.2", Samsung ISOCELL S5K3L, 1.12µm, 26 mm
MP
Rear Video Recording
4K @30fps
8k @30 fps 4k @60 fps Full HD @240 fps
Front Video Recording
—
—
Camera Features
Autofocus, Phase Detection Autofocus, OIS, Flash, Screen flash, Optical Zoom, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, Micro Movie, Dual View, Live Photo, Panorama, Ultra HD Document, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro Mode, Food, Underwater Photography, Dolby Vision HDR, Ultra XDR, Gyro-EIS
Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Filters, Touch to focus, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Screen flash, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Expand, Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion Video, HDR, Bokeh portrait video, Video Pro Mode, Stereo recording, LED flash, Dual Recording, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Video
Memory
Internal Storage
256
GB
256
GB
Expandable Storage
no
no
Battery
Battery Capacity
5400
mAh
5000
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
50
W
60
W
Wireless Charging
—
yes
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Bluetooth
v5.4
Yes, v6.0
Design
Weight
205
g
214
g
Build Material
Glass
-
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
-
Colors
White
Black
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2026-03-05
2026-02-25
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
yes
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
OS Updates
3 Year
7 Year
Security Updates
6 Year
7 Year
Model Name
Nothing Phone 4a
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Zoom camera pulls in crisp detail from a distance
- Display stays bright and vivid even in direct sun
- Full day of battery life without sweating it
- Charges from flat to full in around an hour
- Glass build that actually looks different from everything else
- Clean software, and update support that outlasts the competition
! Consider before buying…
- 256GB and that's your lot — no card slot
- 5G drops signal more than it should in weaker areas
- Heavy users may not make it to bedtime
- Feels pricey for where it sits in the mid-range
- No headphone jack — adapters or wireless, pick one
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Privacy display works well in crowded places
- Zoom shots reach far without much fuss
- Handles demanding apps without slowing down
- Screen stays easy to view outdoors
- Seven years of updates feels reassuring
! Consider before buying…
- Battery falls short of flagship expectations
- Samsung processing can soften camera detail
- Storage cannot be expanded later
- Large body feels heavy in one hand
- No headphone jack, obviously
Compare Prices
₹41,899
₹139,999