Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Nothing Phone (2)

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified Jul 15 by Billy G.

Samsung Galaxy A54
Samsung Galaxy A54
Nothing Phone (2)
Nothing Phone (2)

Verdict: Nothing Phone (2) wins on performance and design with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 scoring 45% higher in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the Exynos 1380 per Notebookcheck. Galaxy A54 counters with better battery endurance at 5000mAh and IP67 rating per RTINGS tests. Nothing Phone (2) is the stronger pick unless budget or water resistance is the priority.

Winner: Nothing Phone (2)

Samsung Galaxy A54: 6.5/10

Nothing Phone (2): 7.8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung Galaxy A54Nothing Phone (2)
Display6.4-inch Super AMOLED 120Hz6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED 120Hz
ProcessorExynos 1380Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
RAM/Storage8GB/128GB12GB/256GB
Battery5000mAh with 25W charging4700mAh with 45W charging

Samsung Galaxy A54

What works

  • IP67 dust and water resistance
  • Long software support with 4 OS updates
  • Solid main camera performance in daylight

What doesn't

  • Exynos 1380 struggles with heavy multitasking
  • 25W charging is slow compared to rivals

Nothing Phone (2)

What works

  • Unique Glyph interface with LED notifications
  • Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 delivers strong performance
  • 45W wired charging reaches 50% in 30 minutes

What doesn't

  • No IP rating for water resistance
  • Camera inconsistent in low light

Bottom line

Our pick: Nothing Phone (2).

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