Nothing Phone 2a vs OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Nothing Phone 2a. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 2a
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.43 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 21499 | Rs. 24990 |
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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 July 22, 2021. The cost of OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 24990.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.43 inches which falls short to Nothing Phone 2a's 6.7 inch screen. Nothing Phone 2a has AMOLED Screen type where as OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 410 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than OnePlus's phone ~ 85.8%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nothing Phone 2a's lower 8 GB RAM. OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Nothing Phone 2a (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a has 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 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 has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | OnePlus Nord 2 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Phone 2a | Nord 2 5G |
| 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 | July 22, 2021 |
| 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 | 73.31 x 159.12 x 8.25 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 189 g |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 410 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 85.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | 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 | HDR10+, Support sRGB, Display P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC |
| 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 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, SAR Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | 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 | |
| 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/1.88 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.25 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Mono Chrome |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | Sony IMX766 |
| 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 | HDR, Panorama, AI Photo Enhancement, AI Video Enhancement, Dual View Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 AI |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| 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 | MP3, WMA, AMR, FLAC, ALAC, Vorbis, AIFF, APE |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | H.264, MPEG-2, VP9, HEVC, HEIF/HEIC, MPEG-4, H.263 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Warp Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |