Nothing Phone 2a vs Google Pixel 5 XL
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a has better RAM than Google Pixel 5 XL. In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 5 XL has better resolution of 2960 x 1440 than Nothing Phone 2a which has resolution of 2412 x 1084. Nothing Phone 2a has more internal memory than Google Pixel 5 XL
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | Google Pixel 5 XL |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 16 MP |
| Price | Rs. 21499 | Rs. 92990 |
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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 is Rs. 21499. The launch Date of the second phone is May 8, 2020. The cost of Google Pixel 5 XL is Rs. 92990.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 2a has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Google Pixel 5 XL's 6.3 inch screen. Nothing Phone 2a has AMOLED Screen type where as Google Pixel 5 XL has OLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 522 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 394 PPI display density. Nothing Phone 2a has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Google Pixel 5 XL has 18.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 2a's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 5 XL's lower 6 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 2a has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Google Pixel 5 XL (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 5 XL's 16 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 2a will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 5 XL's 13 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 v10 (Q) version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | Google Pixel 5 XL |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Phone 2a | Pixel 5 XL |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 05, 2024 | May 8, 2020 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1440 x 2960 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 522 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | |
| 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 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 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 | |
| 5G Bands | sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | USB Type-C |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | 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 | |
| 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 | 16 MP |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | |
| 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 | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v10 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 650 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |