Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone (2a)
Samsung Galaxy S25
Performance
74.4
96.5 ★
Camera
76.0
86.0 ★
Battery
88.0 ★
66.0
Gaming
71.8
96.5 ★
Overall
79.6
88.3 ★
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 S25
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25
86.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone (2a)
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25
88.3/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone (2a)
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S25
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone (2a)
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.20"
Display Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1080x2412
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC4
Adreno 830
RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 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
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
Fast charging 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min, 15W wireless (Qi2), 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
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
146.9 x 70.4 x 7.2 mm
Weight
190g
162g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Black, White, Milk, Blue
Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 15
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 88.3/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Nothing Phone (2a) puts up a strong fight and wins in Battery. 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 S25
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone (2a) or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Samsung Galaxy S25 is the overall winner with a score of 88.3/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone (2a) or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Samsung Galaxy S25 wins in camera with 86.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone (2a) has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S25 is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
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 S25?
Nothing Phone (2a) costs PKR 116,999 while Samsung Galaxy S25 costs PKR 284,999. The price difference is PKR 168,000.
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