Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) vs Nothing Phone 2a
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a has better RAM than Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has better resolution of 1242 x 2688 than Nothing Phone 2a which has resolution of 2412 x 1084. Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 2a
| Name | Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Nothing Phone 2a |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3174 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 110103 | Rs. 23999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2018. The cost of Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) is Rs. 110103. The launch Date of the second phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a is Rs. 23999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 2a has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)'s 6.5 inch screen. Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Nothing Phone 2a has AMOLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 463 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Apple's phone ~ 84.4%. Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 2a has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 2a's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 2a (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 2a will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)'s 7 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) has version 12 iOS Operating System where as Nothing Phone 2a has version 14 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Nothing Phone 2a |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2018 | March 05, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 157.5 x 7.7 mm | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 190 g |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 2688 x 1242 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 463 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.4% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Scratch-resistant glass, Oleophobic coating Screen Protection | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes 1 Mbps Download | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, Proprietary v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Updates, Dual 5G | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP with autofocus | 50 MP 1/1.56" f/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 1/2.76", 114° FOV f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Quad-LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 7 MP | Punch Hole 32 MP 1/2.74" f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v12 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Apple A12 | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| CPU | 2.49 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 (Safari) | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging, Voice Commands | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | MP4 | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3174 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, Qi wireless charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 65 hours | |