Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (2a)
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Performance
74.4
93.9 ★
Camera
76.0
100.0 ★
Battery
88.0
88.0
Gaming
71.8
94.3 ★
Overall
79.6
93.7 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
93.9/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
94.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
93.7/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (2a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.80"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2412
1440x3088
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC4
Adreno 740
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Quad Camera: 200 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom + 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 M
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
12 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
Fast battery 45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual Sim, eSIM (Nano-SIM), (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight
190g
233g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Colors
Black, White, Milk, Blue
Green, Phantom Black, Lavender, Cream, Lime, Sky Blue, Graphite, Red,
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 13
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 93.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Nothing Phone (2a) puts up a strong fight with a score of 79.6/100. However, Nothing Phone (2a) offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Heavy (233g)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (2a) or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 93.7/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (2a) or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is better for gaming with a score of 94.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone (2a) offers better value at PKR 116,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone (2a) and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Nothing Phone (2a) costs PKR 116,999 while Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra costs PKR 389,999. The price difference is PKR 273,000.
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