Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Nothing Phone 1 vs Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/13/2022 5:54 AM, updated: 8/3/2023 6:51 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A6+ Plus X Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS) Compare Nothing Phone 1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

24.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)

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19 Advantages Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (218GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2400 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+6.55"9% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 50MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+4500 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
194 grams (6.79 ounces)	vs	+191 grams (6.69 ounces)2% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5% Thinner
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
402 PPI	vs	+411 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 24.1MP51% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
Other model names	Nothing Phone (1) A063, Phone One	Galaxy A6 Plus 2018 SM-A605FN/Dual-sim (32GB + 3GB RAM) NFC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Germany, Austria, (Europe), France, Italy, Portugal
Brand	Nothing	Samsung
Release date	7/16/2022, Announced: 7/12/2022	5/22/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 159.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.27 in)	75.7 x 160.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.31 in)
Weight	194 grams (6.79 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5, LED lights	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2220 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	500nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
System version	Android 12	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	Nothing OS	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 587270 (v9) Geekbench: 3024 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9FF
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Sony IMX766 / Samsung JN1 sensor Sony IMX471 sensor (selfie)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	24.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5664x4248 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • LED lights on the back for notifications • Glyph	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nothing Phone 1 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy A6+ (SM-A605FN/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.29W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)	0.36W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)