Nokia XR21 vs Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Nokia XR21. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Nokia XR21 which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Nokia XR21
| Name | Nokia XR21 | Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.49 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 49990 | Rs. 28999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 03, 2023. The Expected cost of Nokia XR21 is Rs. 49990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 31st, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28999.
Display comparison
Nokia XR21 has screen size of 6.49 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Nokia XR21 has IPS Screen type where as Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Nokia's phone has display density of 406 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Nokia's phone ~ 77%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nokia XR21's lower 6 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nokia XR21 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21's 64 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nokia XR21's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nokia XR21 | Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | XR21 | Phone 2a Plus, A142P |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 03, 2023 | July 31st, 2024 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (2a) Plus Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.6 x 168 x 10.5 mm | 76.3 x 161.7 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 231 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Pine Green | Black, Grey |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.49 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 406 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM) | 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, Always On Display, Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1, 2160 / 1920 Hz PWM frequency |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| 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 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | n1, 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 | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac /ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS/A-GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 1 hour | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69K | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 96dB @10cmmax loudness, OZO Playback and Audio capture, Audio boost mode | 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Patches Every 2 Months, Glyph Interface, 2 high-definition mics, Dual stereo speakers, 360° antenna, Hybrid Coexistence 2.0 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/2", PDAF 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° FOV, OIS & EIS, Auto focus, 10x digital zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76" sensor, 114° FOV |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Zeiss optics, dual-tone , second LED , HDR, panorama | Night Mode, Live Photo, Portrait Mode (1X,2X), Lenticular, Advanced HDR, Beauty, 50MP Ultra HD, Expert Mode, Panorama, Motion Capture, Two photographic styles, Ultra XDR, AI Vivid Mode, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night Mode, Action Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° FOV Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | 2x Performance cores at 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A715) & 6x Efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz (Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | ARM Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | Playback: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG, Output: JPEG, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR |
| Video | Yes | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |