Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs iQOO Z10 5G
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than iQOO Z10 5G. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than iQOO Z10 5G which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than iQOO Z10 5G
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | iQOO Z10 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 22950 | Rs. 21999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 22950. The launch Date of the second phone is April 11, 2025. The cost of iQOO Z10 5G is Rs. 21999.
Display comparison
iQOO Z10 5G has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Nothing's phone has display density of 394 PPI & iQOO's phone has only 387 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.61% than Nothing's phone ~ 87.2%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO Z10 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than iQOO Z10 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to iQOO Z10 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | iQOO Z10 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Phone 2a | Z10 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.99 W/kg (Head) 0.87 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 05, 2024 | April 11, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | iQOO Z10 5G, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable, Charger, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied), Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm | 76.4 x 163.4 x 7.89 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | White, Black | Stellar Black, Glacier Silver |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 387 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 90.61% |
| 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 | 5000 Nits Local Peak Brightness, Display Brightness (HBM Value) 1300 nit |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | 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 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n38/n40/n41/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 | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope, Color Temperature Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| 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 | Antutu Score: 820k+, LPDDR4X Type, 2 Years Major + 3 Years Security Updates, Mono Speaker, Bypass Charging |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 1/1.56" 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 114° FOV | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | Sony IMX882 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Photo, Night, Portrait, Video, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Pro, Pano, Ultra HD Document, 50 MP, Supermoon |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | Funtouch OS 15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 | 1x Cortex-A720@2.5 GHz& 3x Cortex-A720@2.4 GHz& 4x Cortex-A520@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 810 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7300 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 90W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes |