Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 12 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Realme 12 Pro Plus comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Realme 12 Pro Plus which has resolution of 2412 x 1080. Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 12 Pro Plus
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 12 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 23690 | Rs. 26920 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23690. The launch Date of the second phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro Plus is Rs. 26920.
Display comparison
Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Nothing's phone has display density of 394 PPI & Realme's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Nothing's phone ~ 87.2%. Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 Pro Plus has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 12 Pro Plus (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Realme 12 Pro Plus's 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple 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 run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 12 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Phone 2a | 12 Pro Plus |
| 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 | January 29, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | Handset, Charger, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, TPU Protective Case |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | White, Black | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige, Explorer Red |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 93% |
| 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 | Contrast Ratio: 5000000: 1, Brightness Adjustment: 20000 Level, Colour Gamut: 100% DCI-P3, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 950nits Local peak brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.2 |
| 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes with Beidou, GPS, 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 | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | 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 | Supports Dolby Atmos, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio Certification, 3D Vapour Chamber Cooling System, Super Linear Dual Speakers |
| 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) Sony IMX890, OIS, 24mm, FOV: 84°, Lens: 6P 64 MP ƒ/2.8 OmniVision OV64B Sensor, 71mm, FOV: 33°, Lens: 4P, Sensor: 1/2”, OIS, Periscope 8 MP ƒ/2.2 16mm, FOV: 112°, Lens: 5P |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | Sony IMX890 (50MP), OmniVision OV64B Sensor (64MP) |
| 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 | 3X Optical Zoom and 120X SuperZoom, Raw Domain Algorithm, Auto-zoom, Street Photography Mode, Moon Mode, Starry Mode Pro, Super NightScape, Pano, Professional Mode, Portrait Mode, HDR, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters, Text Scanner, Portrait Distortion Correction, One Take, Super Group Portrait |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) FOV: 90°, Lens: 5P Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | Realme UI 5.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 | 4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 710 |
| 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, APE, FLAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, F4V, M4V, 3GPP, WEBM, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |