Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Nothing Phone 4b (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Nothing Phone 4b (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Nothing Phone 4b (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2344 x 1080. Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 4b (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 4b (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 31999 | Rs. 25999 |
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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 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 31999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 07, 2026. The cost of Nothing Phone 4b (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 25999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 4b (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Nothing Phone 4b (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 395 PPI & Nothing Phone 4b (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 381 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nothing Phone 4b (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 4b (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) 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 4b (6GB RAM + 128GB)'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 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 4b (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Phone 2a Plus, A142P | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | No | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | July 31st, 2024 | July 07, 2026 |
| 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 | Nothing Phone (4b), Nothing Cable (C-c) 100 C, Phone (4b) Protector (Pre-applied), Phone (4b) Case, SIM Tray Ejector Tool, Safety Information And Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.3 x 161.7 x 8.55 mm | 78.2 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g |
| Colors | Black, Grey | White, Black, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16.7 M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2344 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 381 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Dragontail Pro Glass |
| Brightness | Peak Brightness: 2000 Nits Outdoor Brightness: 1200 Nits Typical Brightness: 600 Nits | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Display Dimming | Pwm Frequency 480 Hz | |
| Features | 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, Always On Display, Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1, 2160 / 1920 Hz PWM frequency | Contrast Ratio : 1,000,000:1, Touch Sampling Rate Up To 1000 Hz |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | N1, N3, N5, N8, N28B, N40, N41, 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, 2.4g/5g Dual-band, Mu-mimo, Wi-fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v6.0 |
| 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) | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer Electronic Compass Ambient Light Sensor Gyroscope Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | 25 cm upto 20 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| 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 | Qualcomm Spectra Image Signal Processor, 2 High-definition Mics, Glyph Bar |
| 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/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/2.76", OIS & EIS, Auto Focus, Pdaf, Image Super Resolution(ISR) Algorithm 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) Sensor 1/4", Field Of View 119.5° |
| 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 | Dual Video Recording, Ultra XDR, AI Semantic Segmentation (12 Layers), Portrait Optimiser, Night Mode, 4k Recording At 30 Fps 1080p Recording At 30 Or 60 Fps 1080p Ultra XDR Recording At 30 Fps Slo-mo At 1080p 120 Fps Time Lapse At 4k / 1080p |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| 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/2.4 (Wide Angle) Sensor 1/3", Field Of View 81.8° Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Night Mode, Live Photo, Lenticular, Advanced HDR, 50MP Ultra HD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.6 | Nothing OS 4.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G | Quallcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen4 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance cores at 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A715) & 6x Efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz (Cortex-A510) | 1 Prime Core, Up To 2.3 Ghz, 3 Performance Cores, Up To 2.2 Ghz, 4 Efficiency Cores, Up To 1.8 Ghz |
| Fabrication Node | 4 NM TSMC | |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G610 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 810 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Qualcomm AI Engine | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | Playback: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG, Output: JPEG, DNG | READ: 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 | PLAYBACK: MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4,RECORDING: WAV, AAC, AMR |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | PLAYBACK: MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM RECORDING: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 7.5 |