Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 27999 | Rs. 39999 |
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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. 27999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 12, 2022. The cost of Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 39999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.55 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type. Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 402 PPI & Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 85.8%. Both mobiles 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 Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 2a (12GB 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 Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 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 12 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 1 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| 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 | March 05, 2024 | July 12, 2022 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm | 75.8 x 159.2 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 193.5 g |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color Flexible AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display | HDR10+, 10-bit Colour Depth, 1000000:1 Contrast Ratio, 500 nits Brightness and 1200 nits Peak Brightness, 60 Hz - 120 Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate , Haptic Touch Motors |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | 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 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | 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, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC |
| 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, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Front RGB Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | No |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP53 |
| 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 | Glyph Interface, Nothing OS |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP 1/1.56" f/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 1/2.76", 114° FOV f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus | 50 MP f/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | Sony IMX766 |
| Features | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR | OIS and EIS Image Stabilisation, Night Mode Panorama, Portrait Mode, Beauty Mode, Bokeh, HDR, Google Filter, Scene Detection, Live Photo, Document Mode, Night mode, Extreme Night Mode, Night Video, Expert Mode, Panorama, Slow-Mo (120 fps), Timelapse, 114° Field of View |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | Punch Hole 32 MP 1/2.74" f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash | Punch Hole 16 MP f/2.45 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Plus |
| 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-A78@2.5 GHz & 3x Cortex-A78@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A55@1.9 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 642L |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W Qi Wireless Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 5W |