Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2412 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 25999 | Rs. 26999 |
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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. 25999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 29, 2024. The cost of Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 26999.
Display comparison
There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Nothing's phone has display density of 395 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 Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple 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 Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (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
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 12 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Phone 2a Plus, A142P | 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 | July 31st, 2024 | January 29, 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 | Handset, Charger, USB Data Cable, Sim Ejector Tool, Safety Guide, Quick Guide, TPU Protective Case |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.3 x 161.7 x 8.55 mm | 74.02 x 161.47 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, Grey | Submarine Blue, Navigator Beige, Explorer Red |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | 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 | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, Always On Display, Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1, 2160 / 1920 Hz PWM frequency | 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 | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| 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 | n1/3/5/8/28B/40/41/77/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 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 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, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | 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 | 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) 1/1.57" 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) 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 | Sony IMX890 (50MP), OmniVision OV64B Sensor (64MP) | |
| 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 | 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 | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° FOV 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 2.6 | Realme UI 5.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance cores at 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A715) & 6x Efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz (Cortex-A510) | 4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 710 |
| 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, APE, FLAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | 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, 50W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |