Cat S53 5G vs Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Cat S53 5G. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Cat S53 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Cat S53 5G
| Name | Cat S53 5G | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 46990 | Rs. 19999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 19, 2022. The Expected cost of Cat S53 5G is Rs. 46990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 19999.
Display comparison
Cat S53 5G has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Cat S53 5G has IPS Screen type where as Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 394 PPI & Cat's phone has only 270 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Cat's phone ~ 73.6%.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Cat S53 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Cat S53 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Cat S53 5G's 48 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Cat S53 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Cat S53 5G | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | S53 | Phone 2a |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 19, 2022 | 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 | 81 x 171 x 16 mm | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 320 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Black | White, Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 270 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 73.6% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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, v5.1 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 35 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68, IP69K | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 107dB Speaker Output, Dedicated Programmable Button | 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 | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 1/1.56" 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 114° FOV |
| Camera Sensor | Sony | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | Yes | 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 | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |