
Nothing
The mid-ranger that stands out

Samsung
Premium feel, solid midrange value
Nothing Phone (4a)
Nothing Phone (4a)
Nothing Phone (4a)
Nothing's signature transparent-inspired look with the Glyph — divisive but genuinely distinctive at a budget price, and a real step forward from the Phone 3a.
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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
The A55's standout: a premium aluminium frame with Gorilla Glass Victus+, subtle design refinements, and IP67 — it feels far more expensive than it is.
Nothing Phone (4a)
A genuine highlight for the price — a big 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED that's bright, sharp and HDR-capable, beating similarly priced rivals.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
A 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED at 120Hz — vibrant and the highlight of the experience, but caps at ~1,000 nits, below flagship brightness.
Nothing Phone (4a)
A standout 3.5x periscope telephoto at this price and a solid main camera, undercut by an under-optimised zoom and a basic ultrawide.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
A 50MP f/1.8 OIS main, 12MP ultrawide and 5MP macro, plus a 32MP selfie. Dependable with strong low-light for the class, weaker against true flagships at night.
Nothing Phone (4a)
A capable mid-range chip that handles everyday use and casual gaming well — not a powerhouse, but appropriate for the price.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
Exynos 1480 with up to 8/12GB RAM — solidly midrange. Smooth for daily use thanks to 120Hz, but with occasional micro-stutter under load.
Nothing Phone (4a)
A ~5,080mAh cell with 50W wired charging — reviewers call endurance strong, but a notable group of owners report disappointing screen-on time.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
A 5,000mAh battery with very strong endurance, undercut by slow 25W wired charging and no wireless charging.
Nothing Phone (4a)
Aggressively priced below the Pixel 10a with a more distinctive design and a real telephoto — the standout budget pick for buyers who want personality.
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
A 'boring but solid' midranger that becomes an excellent value at its frequent discounts — though it's not officially sold in the US.