Phone Comparison
Compare Nothing Phone 1 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Overview
| Spec | Nothing Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nothing | Samsung |
| Category | Performance | Performance |
| Price | $300 | $1,200 |
| Score | 93/100 | 92/100 |
| Display | 6.55 inches | 6.9 Inches |
| Processor | Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM | 8/12GB | 12/16Gb |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 256/512/1 Tb |
| Battery | 4500mAh | 5000 Mah |
| Main Camera | 50MP | 200 MP |
| OS | Android 12, up to 15 | Android 16 |
Network
| Spec | Nothing Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | N/A |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | N/A |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | N/A |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | N/A |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | N/A |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | N/A |
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~85.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density) |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 1440Hz PWM | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HDR10 |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak) | 2600 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 |
| HDR | HDR10+ | 10+ |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325-AE Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
| RAM | 12GB | 16Gb |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 512 Gb |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Double | N/A |
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS | 200 MP |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | N/A | 50 MP, |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, live HDR | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | N/A |
| Selfie | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm | 12 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | N/A |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Li-Ion 4500 mAh (17.42 Wh) | 5000 Mah |
| Charging | 33W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 50% in 30 min, 100% in 70 min | 60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min |
| Wireless | 15W wireless | 25W wireless (Qi2.2) |
| Reverse | 5W reverse wireless | 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Spec | Nothing Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm (6.27 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 193.5 g (6.84 oz) | 214 g (7.55 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
| Water Resistance | IP53 dust protected and water resistant (vertical water sprays) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | White , Black | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
Features
| Spec | Nothing Phone 1 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (under display, optical) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |