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Phone (4a) vs Galaxy S26+

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Nothing128 GB

Phone (4a)

6.78″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4

128 GB · 8 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434227620
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THE CHOICE IS PERSONAL

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is your one?

Two great phones.
Different things to love.

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Samsung YOUR MATCH

Galaxy S26+

A 6.7-inch screen, without the Ultra size.

Galaxy S26+ in Cobalt Violet, front and rear
95%Spec
match
Cobalt Violet
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESGalaxy S26+ takes the lead.

5.2 points ahead across your selected display priorities.

Change what matters

Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring

Decision confidence: Clearer specification match · 5.2 points apart

The leading product stays the same when each available priority moves one step. This checks the published-spec model, not lab-tested quality.

Camera, Battery scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.

OVERVIEW

Compare the facts.

See each difference separately. Select a topic for its sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

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SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Pixel density

Pixels per inch describe display density. This is not an overall display-quality or colour-accuracy score.

Galaxy S26+512.88 ppi

PPI is calculated from published full-rectangle diagonal and resolution; it is not a separately measured specification.

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THE DIFFERENCES THAT MATTER

A quick read on the trade-offs.

Every specification
Galaxy S26+

15g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

Phone (4a)
205g
Galaxy S26+
190g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

Phone (4a)

0.08″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Phone (4a)
6.78
Galaxy S26+
6.7

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Phone (4a)
Not verified
Galaxy S26+
3×

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

Phone (4a)
Not verified
Galaxy S26+
Up to 31h

Shared 40-hour scale · not mixed-use battery life

BEYOND THE TOTAL

Why choose each?

Different strengths. Your call.

REASONS TO CONSIDER

Phone (4a)

No clear edge in these facts.

No distinct advantage in the facts checked here. That is not a complete buying verdict.

Explore all the specifications

Published facts, not hands-on recommendations. These preferences do not add extra points to the match score; no tested battery gains are inferred.

GO A LITTLE DEEPER

Where each phone shines.

Explore the numbers behind the match.

Phone (4a) Galaxy S26+
Display explainedGalaxy S26+ leads

Phone (4a): Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Galaxy S26+: Uses Samsung's 2,600-nit peak, calculated pixel density from 3120×1440 / 6.7 inches and maximum adaptive 120Hz. These are published capabilities, not lab quality measurements.

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YOUR PHONE, YOUR RULES

What matters to you?

Make the comparison fit your life.

Any must-haves?

Your matchGalaxy S26+
90vs95
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COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs100 specificationsPhone (4a)Galaxy S26+
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
4500 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
2600 nits
Maximum refresh rate
120Hz
Native telephoto reach
Not verified
8K video recording
Not verified
YesSamsung lists 8K recording at 30fps, distinct from playback capabilities.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Not verified
31 hours
Wireless charging
Not verifiedNot stated in the checked manufacturer specification; not treated as zero or absent.
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Yes
Published support term
7 years
Display specification
Display; Size — 6.78” flexible AMOLED; Screen material — Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i; Resolution — 1224 x 2720 (440 PPI); Colour depth — 10-bit; Colors — 1.07 billion; Contrast ratio — 1,000,000:1; Brightness; Peak brightness — 4500 nits; Outdoor brightness — 1600 nits; Typical brightness — 800 nits; Refresh; Adaptive refresh rate — 120 Hz; Touch sampling rate — Up to 2500 Hz; PWM frequency — 2160 Hz
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
Chipset
Not verified
RAM and storage configuration
Not verified
Camera system
Main camera; Resolution — 50 MP; Aperture — f/1.88; Sensor — 1/1.57"; Features — OIS & EIS; Auto focus, PDAF; Image Super Resolution(ISR) algorithm; Periscope camera; Resolution — 50 MP; Aperture — f/2.88; Sensor — 1/2.75”; Features — OIS & EIS; Auto focus, PDAF; 3.5x optical zoom; 7x in-sensor zoom; 70x ultra zoom; Ultra-wide camera; Aperture — F/2.2; Sensor — 1/4"; Field of view — 120°; Front camera; Resolution — 32 MP; Aperture — F/2.2; Sensor — 1/3.44"; Field of view — 89°; TrueLens Engine 4; Ultra XDR; Ultra XDR motion photo; AI Semantic Segmentation (12 layers); Portrait Optimiser; Macro capability (built into the default mode); Night Mode; Video recording; 4K recording at 30 FPS; 1080p recording at 30 or 60 FPS; 1080p Ultra XDR recoding at 30 FPS; Slo-mo at 1080p 120 FPS; Time Lapse at 4K / 1080p
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
Battery and charging
5080 mAh UK capacity; Battery; Capacity — 5,080 mAh; 5,400 mAh (India only); Charging; Charging speed — 50W; Reverse wired charging — 7.5 W; Protocol — PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / DCP / SDP / CDP / UFCS
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
Dimensions
163.9 × 77.5 × 8.5 mm (height × width × depth)
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
Regional SIM / network configuration
UK store configuration. SIM card type — Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM; e-SIM — No; 2G GSM — 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands — B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands — 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G NR bands — n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi — WiFi 6, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, MU-MIMO, OFDMA; Bluetooth — 5.4; Location — GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1); NFC — Yes (excluding India). US carrier compatibility and availability are not established by this source.
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
Panel technology
Not verified
Display resolution
Not verified
UK battery capacity
5080 mAhUK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
Claimed charge time to 50%
Not verifiedManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is not evidence of reverse wireless charging.
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Not verified
Published security support term
6 yearsSecurity-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
Published operating system
Operating system — Nothing OS 4.1 powered by Android 16; Software support — 3 years of Android updates 6 years of security patches; *The Nothing Phone (4a) will get updates for 6 years starting from when the device first became available on nothing.tech. This includes three years of Android updates and six years of security updates in addition to corrective and functionality updates.
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
UK manufacturer reference price
£339Official UK configuration price checked on 10 September 2026; not a live retailer quote.
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 — CPU
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 — CPU
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 — CPU
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 — CPU
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 — CPU
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 — GPU
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 — NPU
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 — NPU
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 — ISP
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 — ISP
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7S Gen 4 — ISP
Not verified
Main camera — Resolution
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Not verified
Main camera — Features
Not verified
Periscope camera — Resolution
Not verified
Periscope camera — Aperture
Not verified
Periscope camera — Sensor
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Not verified
Periscope camera — Features
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Not verified
Ultra-wide camera — Field of view
Not verified
Front camera — Resolution
Not verified
Front camera — Field of view
Not verified
Screen material
Not verified
Resolution
Not verified
Brightness — Peak brightness
Not verified
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Not verified
Brightness — Typical brightness
Not verified
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Not verified
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
Not verified
Refresh — PWM frequency
Not verified
Battery — Capacity
Not verified
Charging — Reverse wired charging
Not verified
Charging — Protocol
PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / DCP / SDP / CDP / UFCS
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
SIM card type
Not verified
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Not verified
4G LTE bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
Wi-Fi
WiFi 6, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G, 2x2 MIMO, TWT, MU-MIMO, OFDMA
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
Location
GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
SourceNothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specifications
Not verified
Exact variants · Manufacturer specificationsView sources
GO BEYOND THE SPECS

A little perspective. A better decision.

Make this comparison yours.
THE PRICE THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

What price changes your mind?

A great phone. An even better deal. Find the point where the value flips.

Galaxy S26+ matches value at£358.58
vs Phone (4a)
£339.00 reference MSRP
MORE SCORE PER £
£125.00£862.50£1,600.00
Galaxy S26+Phone (4a) reference
£1,099.00
Phone (4a) offers more score per £ at this price.

A score-per-price simulation, not an objective buying verdict. Starts from reference MSRP; no live retailer offers.

NO LOGOS. JUST YOU.

Would you choose it blind?

Forget the brand for a moment. Which set of specs feels more like you?

Pick a phone. Then meet your match.

Manufacturer specifications. Your choice doesn’t change the comparison above.

Good comparisons start with good sources.4 cited sources for this pair. Every number has a story.See the evidence

Your selected categories: Display. Scores reflect published capabilities, not hands-on testing. Manufacturer battery claims can use different test conditions. Verified specifications remain visible even where a category cannot be scored.

How we calculate scores

Nothing Phone (4a)

128 GB · checked 10 Sept 2026

Your weighted score89.5 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(89.50 × 1) ÷ 1

Display89.5 / 100

Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 4500
100.00 × 40% = 40.00

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Nothing
Pixel densitySource value: 440
70.00 × 35% = 24.50

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

Nothing
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Nothing

Category score = 40.00 + 24.50 + 25.00 = 89.50

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

BatteryNot scored

Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Playback and charging conditions.

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification
Weight205 gmanufacturer · high confidenceNothing
Width77.5 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.5 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.78 inchesmanufacturer · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness4500 nitsmanufacturer · high confidence

Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.

Nothing
Claimed video playbackNot verified

not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

not published

Published total support6 yearsmanufacturer · high confidence

Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.

Nothing
Wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Nothing
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Nothing
Headphone jackNot verified

not published

Expandable storageNot verified

not published

eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP64manufacturer · high confidenceNothing
RAM8 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density440 ppimanufacturer · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 Hzmanufacturer · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified

not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

not published

Rear camera modules3manufacturer · high confidenceNothing
8K recordingNot verified

not published

Reference MSRP£339.00Nothing
All sources1
  1. Nothing UK Phone (4a): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 2026-09-10

Samsung Galaxy S26+

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Your weighted score94.7 / 100Selected categories: Display.

(94.67 × 1 + 89.77 × 0 + 100.00 × 0) ÷ 1

Display94.7 / 100

Uses Samsung's 2,600-nit peak, calculated pixel density from 3120×1440 / 6.7 inches and maximum adaptive 120Hz. These are published capabilities, not lab quality measurements.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 2600
86.67 × 40% = 34.67

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Samsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Pixel densitySource value: 512.88
100.00 × 35% = 35.00

PPI is calculated from published full-rectangle diagonal and resolution; it is not a separately measured specification.

Samsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Samsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK

Category score = 34.67 + 35.00 + 25.00 = 94.67

CameraNot scored

Native zoom, camera modules and 8K support are verified below. A complete model-specific pro-workflow audit is still missing, so the v1 camera score is withheld rather than assuming unknown features are absent.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete verification of the four model-defined pro workflows.

Battery89.8 / 100

Uses Samsung's up-to 31-hour local-video claim and up-to-69%-in-around-30-minutes charging claim. Manufacturer test methods differ across brands.

Not included in your current weighted score.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 31
88.57 × 65% = 57.57

Samsung's internal pre-release estimate uses locally stored 720p video, Bluetooth earphones and default settings over LTE; it is not mixed-use endurance.

Samsung Business UK
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 2.3
92.00 × 35% = 32.20

Derived from Samsung's up-to-69% in around 30 minutes with a 45W adapter. Not a sustained charging measurement.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Category score = 57.57 + 32.20 = 89.77

PerformanceNot scored

No comparable independently measured CPU/GPU and sustained-performance results are included.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements.

Longevity100.0 / 100

Samsung's seven-year security-update commitment reaches the v1 duration ceiling. This is total support from launch, not support remaining today.

Not included in your current weighted score.

high confidence · 100% model coverage
Published software-support durationSource value: 7
100.00 × 100% = 100.00

Seven years from global launch; not an estimate of physical lifespan.

Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung Business UK

Category score = 100.00 = 100.00

Specifications & verification
Weight190 gmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Width75.8 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Thickness7.3 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Display size6.7 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence

Full-rectangle diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller. The model-specific specification takes precedence over the buying guide's inconsistent S26 6.2-inch table entry.

Samsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Peak brightness2600 nitsmanufacturer · medium confidence

Manufacturer's FAQ lists 2,600-nit peak for both S26 and S26+; not independently measured.

Samsung Business UK
Claimed video playback31 hoursmanufacturer · medium confidence

Samsung's internal pre-release estimate uses locally stored 720p video, Bluetooth earphones and default settings over LTE; it is not mixed-use endurance.

Samsung Business UK
Claimed charging rate2.3% per minutecalculated · low confidence

Derived from Samsung's up-to-69% in around 30 minutes with a 45W adapter. Not a sustained charging measurement.

69 percent divided by approximately 30 minutes.

Samsung Newsroom UK
Published total support7 yearsmanufacturer · high confidence

Seven years of security updates from launch, not seven years remaining from today. Model-specific security support is listed to 28 February 2033.

Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung Business UK
Wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung publishes WPC-compatible wireless charging.

Samsung Newsroom UK
Reverse wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Published as Wireless PowerShare; subject to device compatibility and battery-level restrictions.

Samsung Newsroom UK
Headphone jackNomanufacturer · high confidence

The earjack specification is USB Type-C, not a 3.5mm socket.

Samsung Business UK
Expandable storageNomanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's model comparison marks Micro SD as N/A. Storage capacity is verified against the model-specific specification.

Samsung UK
eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidence

The UK model supports nano-SIM and eSIM combinations.

Samsung Business UK
IP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence

Controlled-lab fresh-water claim: up to 1.5m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.

Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung Business UK
RAM12 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Native telephoto reachmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Claimed optical-quality reachmanufacturer · high confidence

Published Adaptive Pixel mode at 2x. A separate native telephoto lens reaches 3x; this value is the named sensor-crop mode, not maximum optical reach.

Samsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
Rear camera modules3manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Business UKSamsung Newsroom UK
8K recordingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung lists 8K recording at 30fps, distinct from playback capabilities.

Samsung Business UK
Reference MSRP£1,099.00Samsung Newsroom UK
All sources3
  1. Galaxy S26+ 256GB — SpecificationsSamsung Business UK · accessed 2026-09-04
  2. Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone YetSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 2026-09-04
  3. Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 SeriesSamsung UK · accessed 2026-09-04
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