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General

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Series

Phone (2a)1Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy A3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a16-5g-blue-black-128gb-sm-a166bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A142P4Maker spec sheet (PDF)s3.zoommer.ge/site/certificate/nothing-2a-plus.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer 21-page EU declaration explicitly names A142P. Distinct from base 2a A142. Pre-release software 2.5.0 does not override final retail 2.6 sheet/review.

SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A166BZKDEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact UK support page and EU manual identify SM-A166B/DS.

GTIN / EAN

69744342225642Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original French manufacturer sheet Grey/Silver physical 12 GB/256 GB EAN. It applies only to the matching Grey variant, not Black.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

31 July 202410Maker product pagenothing.community/d/13842-extra-power-extra-pixels-extra-unique-phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 2026Original maker datePublished July 31, 2024 at 09:05 UTC. This is announcement, not general retail day.

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Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Samsung Galaxy A15 5G13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-now-official-with-6-years-of-OS-updates.898246.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's launch report says the Galaxy A16 5G directly succeeds the Galaxy A15 5G.14Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/samsung-galaxy-a16-5g-just-announced-and-it-could-be-the-cheap-android-phone-of-the-yearRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide calls the Galaxy A15 5G the predecessor of the Galaxy A16 5G.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A17-5G-rocks-a-new-design-and-OIS-as-it-gets-a-quiet-launch-in-Europe.1079735.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Galaxy A17 5G arrives with upgrades over its predecessor, the Galaxy A16 5G.16Reviewm.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a17_5g-review-2869.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review sets last year's Galaxy A16 5G against this year's Galaxy A17 5G.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026EU/GB A142P reference. Primary French manufacturer sheet and original EU declaration establish EU identity. Actual UK retail is separately sourced. India 8/256 and US beta program hardware/configuration are excluded.

GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A166BZKDEUBRead 5 October 2026UK/EU reference only. Different regional processors, capacities or bundles are not represented.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Grey, Black1Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 202610Maker product pagenothing.community/d/13842-extra-power-extra-pixels-extra-unique-phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 2026

Blue Black, Light Grey, Light Green3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a16-5g-blue-black-128gb-sm-a166bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Bar2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

3years2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original maker sheet explicitly states 3 years of OS updates. No generation-to-year conversion.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

4years2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original maker sheet 4 years security. No end date inferred.

6years3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a16-5g-blue-black-128gb-sm-a166bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Six years, separate from six OS generations.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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31 October 20301Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

161.74mm5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26184942377489-What-are-the-dimensions-of-Phone-2a-PlusRead 5 October 2026

164.4mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

76.32mm5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26184942377489-What-are-the-dimensions-of-Phone-2a-PlusRead 5 October 2026

77.9mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

8.55mm5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26184942377489-What-are-the-dimensions-of-Phone-2a-PlusRead 5 October 2026Exact maker detailed FAQ 8.55 mm and exact body height 161.74/width 76.32. Compact French sheet 161.7/76.3/8.5 is rounded/truncated, not transferred as separate hardware.

7.9mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

190g(6.7 oz)5Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26184942377489-What-are-the-dimensions-of-Phone-2a-PlusRead 5 October 2026

200g(7.1 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Frame

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Plastic8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass 52Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

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Plastic8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Dust and water rating

IP542Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

IP543Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a16-5g-blue-black-128gb-sm-a166bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026IP54 splash test. No submerged depth or duration is invented.

Water resistance depth

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Water resistance time

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MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 202612Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact European telephony section explicitly states two nano-SIM slots and no eSIM. French double-SIM wording alone does not prove eSIM exclusion.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Two simultaneous subscriptions. Hybrid microSD uses the second physical SIM position where listed. eSIM count zero only when exact SIM table excludes eSIM.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.7in(17 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2412px6Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26184896907153-What-are-the-screen-parameters-of-Phone-2a-PlusRead 5 October 2026Exact maker FAQ 1080 x 2412 corrects sheet/MY maker 1084 and reviewer 2400 error. Brightness-normal/HBM conflict remains omitted.

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

394.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

384.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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19.5:98Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Display type

OLED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Super AMOLED is OLED. LTPO is not inferred.

Display type (as published)

Flexible AMOLED2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Super AMOLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

90Hz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

240Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,300nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Maker 1300-nit peak agrees with exact FAQ. Sheet 700 typical/1100 outdoor differs from FAQ 500 normal/700 HBM, so typical/HBM fields are omitted.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

10bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact display paragraph expressly says actual HLG, HDR10+ and HDR10 playback works. Not merely codec enumeration or recorded-video formats.

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PWM dimming frequency

2,160Hz1Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 2026Current maker display heading explicitly states 2160 Hz PWM dimming. Other maker spec rows and French sheet list 2160/1920 Hz without a mode scope. Stored claimed 2160 is separately qualified and is not the measured primary screen flicker frequency.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Manufacturer sheet lists 2160/1920 Hz without mode scope. Maker actual product page separately advertises 2160 and exact review manually confirms 2160. This is a claim, distinct from measured primary 60 Hz.

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Always-on display

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Front camera cutout

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Notch9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202504/20250415171636123/SM-A16X_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.2_250319.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact device front layout and matching official product render.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 142Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Primary original sheet explicitly identifies Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.6. Pre-release declaration OS 2.5.0 is not treated as shipped launch software.

Android 148Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Software

Nothing OS 2.62Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

One UI 6.18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Exynos 13308Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 4 GB/128 GB Exynos hardware, excluding regional Dimensity 6300 phones.

Process

4nm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

5nm12Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-1330Read 8 October 2026Samsung semiconductor page explicitly states 5 nm EUV for the Exynos 1330 identified in this exact European phone. Chipset modem, camera and memory capabilities are not substituted for handset capabilities.

CPU cores

82Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

ANothing Phone (2a) Plus

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	ARM Cortex-A715	3
6	ARM Cortex-A510	2

Source12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact European 12 GB/256 GB Android 14 unit: two Cortex-A715 at 3 GHz and six Cortex-A510 at 2 GHz.

BSamsung Galaxy A16 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A78	2.4
6	Cortex-A55	2

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European Exynos 1330 4 GB/128 GB test phone. Two Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. Indian Dimensity hardware is excluded.

Max CPU clock

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GPU

ARM Mali-G610 MC42Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Primary model ARM Mali-G610 MC4 at 1.3 GHz. No base 2a GPU clock transferred.

Mali-G68 MP28Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

12GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

4GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

256GB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

128GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

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UFS 2.28Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Actual installed interface in exact 4 GB/128 GB reference.

Memory card

None12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact connectivity discussion excludes microSD.

microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Max card size

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1.5TB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

ANothing Phone (2a) Plus

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	OIS	Field of view
Main	50	1.88	1/1.57"	Yes	Not available
Ultrawide	50	2.2	1/2.76"	Not available	114°

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Primary main 50 MP f/1.88 and 1/1.57-inch optical format, OIS/EIS. Primary ultrawide 50 MP f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch format and 114-degree FoV. Main autofocus is generic and its subtype remains unknown. No sensor ID borrowed from base 2a.

BSamsung Galaxy A16 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	OIS
Main	50	1.8	No
Ultrawide	5	2.2	No
Macro	2	2.4	No

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK camera table proves 50/5/2 MP, f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and no rear OIS. Physical lens roles additionally backed by launch and exact EU review.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-the-galaxy-a16-series-featuring-two-new-devicesRead 5 October 2026UK launch names main 50 and ultrawide 5. Exact API proves all resolution/aperture and absence of rear OIS. Macro role additionally confirmed by exact EU review.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European review specification explicitly identifies the physical 2 MP f/2.4 macro lens.

Number of rear cameras

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3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

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50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

10×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Flash

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Rear flash1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Camera features

TrueLens Engine, Ultra XDR, AI Vivid Mode, Motion Capture, Night Mode, Portrait Optimiser, Action Mode2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

ANothing Phone (2a) Plus

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	120

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Primary rear 4K 30 fps, ordinary 1080p 60 fps and explicit 1080p 120 fps slow motion. Highest explicitly published 1080p capture rate is stored. Supported slow-motion lenses are unstated.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same exact 4K 30 fps all-camera support. Primary sheet supplies 1080p 120 fps slow motion without per-lens scope.

BSamsung Galaxy A16 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30
1280	720	120

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Video Recording Resolution and exact Slow Motion rows. Playback resolution/rate is separate. A26 HD480/240 lacks verified capture/interpolation detail and is omitted.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

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HEVC11Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202504/20250415171636123/SM-A16X_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.2_250319.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings printed page 48 explicitly names HEVC recording. Playback-only containers are excluded.

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

EIS11Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202504/20250415171636123/SM-A16X_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.2_250319.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings documents anti-shake stabilization. OIS is separately proved only where maker physical camera table says yes. Gyro subtype omitted.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

120fps2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Same explicit 1080p 120 fps slow-motion capture, not interpolated playback.

120fps1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

ANothing Phone (2a) Plus

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	50	2.2	1/2.76"	Fixed	81.2°

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Exact 50 MP f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch format and 81.2-degree FoV. Fixed focus separately confirmed by exact European review.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact selfie paragraph explicitly states fixed focus.

BSamsung Galaxy A16 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	13	2	Fixed	No

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact front table says no autofocus and no OIS. Autofocus is fixed focus.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

ANothing Phone (2a) Plus

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30

Source1Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 202610Maker product pagenothing.community/d/13842-extra-power-extra-pixels-extra-unique-phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 2026Original maker release explicitly identifies 4K 30 fps improved front-camera recording.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact camera paragraph explicitly supports 4K 30 fps across all three cameras, including front. Rear high-frame-rate modes are not inherited.

BSamsung Galaxy A16 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact front-camera specification says Full HD 30.

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies Stereo Speakers.

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

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No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact Earjack field names USB-C or 3.5 mm Stereo.

Audio features

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MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

212Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Communication paragraph explicitly counts two built-in microphones. Not a software noise-reduction channel count.

29Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202504/20250415171636123/SM-A16X_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.2_250319.pdfRead 8 October 2026Device layout pages 4-5 shows two physical microphones, top and bottom. Air vent is excluded.

Network

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Network

GSM, LTE, 5G2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026GSM, LTE and 5G explicit. WCDMA bands do not establish HSPA.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19002Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1, B4, B5, B6, B8, B192Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Primary EU WCDMA band list. WCDMA alone does not establish HSPA.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B662Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n782Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Exact primary EU 13-band NR list. No regional union.

N1(2100), N3(1800), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

5G modes

NSA, SA2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

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5G mmWave

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No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Complete exact UK infrastructure table names 5G Sub6 only, no mmWave infrastructure or bands.

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.32Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

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NFC

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

USB-C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2.012Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

USB 2.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

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IR blaster

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FM radio

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Optical, under-display1Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies in-screen optical scanner. Exact European review also states optical type and low placement.

Side button10Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202504/20250415171636123/SM-A16X_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.2_250319.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact front layout labels Side button fingerprint recognition sensor.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

2D12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Input Devices paragraph expressly names 2D recognition based on front camera.

2D8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Sensors

Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

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Haptic motor

X-axis linear haptic motor12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Input Devices paragraph explicitly identifies X-axis linear vibration motor.

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Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

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4,860mAh7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a166bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 10, exact EU B/DS rated capacity.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

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5,000mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

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Li-ion8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

ANothing Phone (2a) Plus

Use case	Hours (h)
Talk time	41.6
Video streaming	21.9

Source1Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 2026Maker named maxima under the broader up-to battery-life section: 41.6 hours calls and 21.9 hours watching YouTube. Host, brightness, network, firmware and test procedure are unstated. No laboratory provenance is asserted. Broad two-day phrase is not converted into an additional mixed-use measurement.

BSamsung Galaxy A16 5G

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	18

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Up-to manufacturer video/audio/talk runtime claims as named. Unqualified LTE/Wi-Fi internet times are not combined into one browsing row.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

50W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Primary sheet and manual explicitly state 50 W handset charging. Optional 45 W Nothing adapter is not handset input maximum.3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Communication/Mobiles/User%20Manual/308988_User%20Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging paragraph explicitly says handset 50 W. Full power in one hour does not specify starting level, so it does not override explicit primary 56-minute zero-to-full claim.

25W4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-the-galaxy-a16-series-featuring-two-new-devicesRead 5 October 2026Explicit 25 W Super Fast Charging. A stray live support reply 45 W is not used.

Wired charging standards

USB PPS, USB PD8Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26184956767889-Can-Phone-2a-Plus-use-other-wired-chargers-to-chargeRead 5 October 2026Exact model FAQ explicitly recommends PPS-compatible charger. No version inferred.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact device Connections header explicitly states USB-C Power Delivery. No version inferred. Exact maker FAQ separately proves PPS.

USB PD8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone connection table explicitly states USB-C Power Delivery. PD version and PPS support are not published in this review.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

21min2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original EU sheet explicitly labels 0 to 50 percent as 21 minutes. Adapter model, screen settings and temperature are unstated.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

56min2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Original EU sheet explicitly labels 0 to 100 percent as 56 minutes. Same unknown test settings. Unscoped manual one-hour claim remains separate.

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Wireless charging

No7Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26184943595793-Can-Phone-2a-Plus-be-charged-with-other-wireless-chargersRead 5 October 2026Exact model FAQ explicitly excludes wireless charging.

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Wireless charging power

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Primary explicitly states 5 W wired reverse output. Not handset charging input.

Yes9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202504/20250415171636123/SM-A16X_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.2_250319.pdfRead 8 October 2026EU English guide page 8, Charging other devices, explicitly describes charging another mobile device through the phone USB cable. Output wattage is not published.

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact accessories paragraph lists delivered items and says the 45 W power supply is an optional separate purchase. It is not bundled or confused with 50 W handset capability.

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a16-5g-blue-black-128gb-sm-a166bzkdeubRead 5 October 202625W wall adapter sold separately.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

1,221points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 major CPU single-core 1221, exact European 12/256 GB Android 14 unit. Current 6.7 heading does not prove original September 2024 minor.

947points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Geekbench 6 major, EU 4 GB/128 GB Exynos. Android 14/One UI 6.1, exact firmware and original minor unstated. Current 6.7 chart heading is not a historical test version.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

2,678points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 CPU multi-core 2678. Geekbench 5 is not mixed into this value.

1,884points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same test as single-core.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

1,388points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary Wild Life Extreme 1388, not Unlimited 1372 or stress-test stability. App minor and run settings unstated.

363points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Standard 3DMark Wild Life Extreme score. European Exynos 1330 4 GB/128 GB phone with Android 14 and One UI 6.1. Unlimited and stress-test results are separate. Exact application version is not stated.

AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

765,520points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total 765520 on exact European 12/256 GB Android 14 unit.

428,405points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total score. European Exynos 1330 4 GB/128 GB phone with Android 14 and One UI 6.1. Exact benchmark minor and firmware build are not stated.

Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,038.4nits12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Pure-white X-Rite i1Pro 3 grid average 1038.4 nits with ambient light sensor active. Maximum 1061 and APL18 1011 are separate results. Not maker 1300 peak.

1,134nits8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact EU 4 GB/128 GB. APL18 balanced light/dark test, brightness control mode unstated. Android 14/One UI 6.1, precise firmware build unstated. Contradictory full-white 711/740.8 summaries and unscoped HDR 1218 are separate and omitted.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

60Hz12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Nothing-Phone-2a-Plus-review-The-stylish-smartphone-with-an-exclusive-processor-that-doesn-t-cost-a-lot.888296.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Rigol primary screen flicker 60 Hz. Author speculates BFI, which is not stored as proven cause. Current secondary-frequency chart states 2000 Hz, while manual oscilloscope prose reports 2160 Hz high-frequency component. These are distinct from primary 60. Amplitude about 17 percent is not another frequency.

360Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026360 Hz dimming across all tested brightness levels, amplitude deviation below 20%. Exact firmware build unstated, Android 14/One UI 6.1.

Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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92min8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Measured 0 to 100% in 1 hour 32 minutes with the 65 W Ugreen 2C1A charger. The handset accepts up to 25 W. Exact charger protocol, firmware build and ambient temperature are not stated.

Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

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B1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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43h7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a166bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 8, whole hours.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

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1,200cycles1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Drop resistance class

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B7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a166bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Repairability class

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C7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a166bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

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Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), Safety information and warranty card, Screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector2Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 20269Maker product pagesupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/articles/26184921443217-What-s-in-the-box-for-Phone-2a-PlusRead 5 October 2026Exact complete model list corroborates primary EU sheet. Optional accessories not added.

USB-C cable, SIM tool, Quick start guide, Warranty card8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-5G-smartphone-review-The-particularly-inexpensive-Galaxy-with-6-years-of-updates.948868.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Accessories reported for the tested European 4 GB/128 GB retail bundle. The handset is separate from this accessories list.

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Product page

checkout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plus1Maker product pagecheckout-my.nothing.tech/pages/phone-2a-plusRead 5 October 2026UK/EU legacy product routes are unavailable. Retained Malaysia maker page was opened for corroboration and the same explicitly listed 12/256 Grey/Black combinations. EU facts use the final French maker sheet and original EU declaration. Wi-Fi 6 primary versus actual 6 GHz reviewer observations is unresolved, so Wi-Fi standard/bands omitted. No RAM technology, storage interface, rated/typical capacity or SAR method is inferred.

www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A166BZKDEUB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A166BZKDEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact model support page preserves identity when older storefront URLs redirect.

Spec sheet

boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_02Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434222564_f_0Read 5 October 2026Final original Nothing-branded French one-page specification sheet at Boulanger, with exact Grey 12/256 GB EAN. Unlike the base 2a draft, PDF title does not say NOT FINAL.

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK SKU SM-A166BZKDEUB. Manufacturer live specification table.

Manual

media.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Communication/Mobiles/User%20Manual/308988_User%20Manual.pdf3Owner's manualmedia.tatacroma.com/Croma%20Assets/Communication/Mobiles/User%20Manual/308988_User%20Manual.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer English 14-page Phone (2a) Plus user guide at public Croma mirror. Hardware and charging sections inspected.

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202504/20250415171636123/SM-A16X_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.2_250319.pdf9Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202504/20250415171636123/SM-A16X_UG_EU_UU_Eng_Rev.1.2_250319.pdfRead 8 October 2026EU English guide covers exact B/DS reference.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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2years7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a166bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 25 EU supplier guarantee 24 months.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.