Nothing Phone 2a Plus vs iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 2a Plus and iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a Plus has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a Plus | iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 20250 | Rs. 20990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 31st, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a Plus is Rs. 20250. The launch Date of the second phone is March 12, 2024. The cost of iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 20990.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Nothing's phone has display density of 395 PPI & iQOO's phone has only 394 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 mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus has 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 2a 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 iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a Plus | iQOO Z9 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Phone 2a Plus, A142P | Z9 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 31st, 2024 | March 12, 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 | Documentation, Type-A to Type C Cable, USB Power Adapter, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied), Additional Information |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.3 x 161.7 x 8.55 mm | 75.81 x 163.17 x 7.83 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Grey | Graphene Blue, Brushed Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 90.61% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | DT-Star2 Plus Glass Protection |
| Features | 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, Always On Display, Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1, 2160 / 1920 Hz PWM frequency | 1800nits Brightness, 1200Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, Contras: 6000000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | NSA-n1/n3/n28B/n40/n77/n78, SA-n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/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 | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, wifi direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.3, 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with A-GPS;GLONASS;GALILEO;BeiDou;GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 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 | Ultra Gaming Mode , Dual Stereo Speakers, LPDDR4X RAM |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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 | 50 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Bokeh |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX882 (50MP) | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro, Snapshot, Live photo, Documents, Dual-View Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° FOV Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.6 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance cores at 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A715) & 6x Efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz (Cortex-A510) | 2.8GHz×2+2.0GHz×6 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G610 MC4 | Arm Mali-G610 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | Playback: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG, Output: JPEG, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes |