Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Nothing Phone 3a Plus


Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB)
vs
Nothing Phone 3a Plus
Nothing Phone 3a Plus

Quick Comparison

Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Nothing Phone 3a Plus. Both have the same amount of internal memory.

NameNothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB)Nothing Phone 3a Plus
RAM12 GB8 GB
Display6.7 in6.78 in
Internal Memory256 GB256 GB
Battery5000 mAh5300 mAh
Camera50 MP + 50 MP Dual50 MP + 50 MP Dual
PriceRs. 26499Rs. 28990

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Detailed Comparison

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. 26499. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be July 31, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Nothing Phone 3a Plus is Rs. 28990.

Display comparison

Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 3a Plus's 6.78 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 394 PPI & Nothing Phone 3a Plus has only 390 PPI display density. 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 Nothing Phone 3a Plus'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 3a Plus will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.

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Full Comparison

NameNothing Phone 2a (12GB RAM + 256GB)Nothing Phone 3a Plus
General
Country of OriginIndia
ModelPhone 2aPhone 3a Plus
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
Release DateMarch 05, 2024July 31, 2025 (Expected)
In The BoxHandset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card
Design
Dimensions76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm
Weight190 g
ColorsWhite, Black
Display
TypeColor AMOLED Screen (1.07 B)Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
TouchYes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling RateYes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz6.78 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:920:9
PPI~ 394 PPI~ 390 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 87.2%~ 87.2%
Glass TypeCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Features2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display2000 Nits Peak Brightness, Always On Display, Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1, 2160 / 1920 Hz PWM frequency
NotchYes, Punch HoleYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM12 GB8 GB
Expandable RAMUpto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage256 GB256 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.2
Card SlotNoNo
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G Bandssn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMOWi-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
BluetoothYes, v5.3, A2DP, BLEYes, v6.0, A2DP, BLE
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB StorageUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage
Extra
GPSYes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)
Fingerprint SensorYes, In DisplayYes, In Display
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor CoreAccelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
NFCYesYes
Water ResistanceYes
Splash ResistantYes
IP RatingIP54IP65
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra FeaturesDual Stereo Speakers, Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Updates, Dual 5G
Camera
Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle)
1/1.56"
50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
1/2.76", 114° FOV		50 MP (Wide Angle)
50 MP (Ultra Wide)
Camera Sensor50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesNight Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR
Video Recording4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
1/2.74"
Punch Hole, Screen Flash		50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° FOV
Punch Hole, Screen Flash
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v14Android v14
Custom UINothing OS 2.5Nothing OS 2.6
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7200 ProMediatek Dimensity 8350
CPU2.8 GHz, Octa Core ProcessorOcta Core Processor
Core Details2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510
GPUMali-G610 MC4
JavaNoNo
BrowserYes, supports HTML5Yes, supports HTML5
Multimedia
SupportsPlayback: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG, Output: JPEG, DNG
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR
VideoMKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBMMKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4
FM RadioNoNo
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery5300 mAh
Fast ChargingYes, 45W Fast ChargingYes, 67W Fast Charging
Reverse ChargingYes, 5WYes, 5W

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