Nothing Phone 2a vs OnePlus Nord 5 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Nothing Phone 2a and OnePlus Nord 5 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord 5 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1272 than Nothing Phone 2a which has resolution of 2412 x 1084. OnePlus Nord 5 5G has more internal memory than Nothing Phone 2a
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | OnePlus Nord 5 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 22475 | Rs. 31999 |
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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. 22475. The launch Date of the second phone is July 08, 2025. The cost of OnePlus Nord 5 5G is Rs. 31999.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5 5G has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Nothing Phone 2a's 6.7 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.6% than Nothing's phone ~ 87.2%. Nothing Phone 2a has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord 5 5G has 19.8:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM OnePlus Nord 5 5G 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 5 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. OnePlus Nord 5 5G 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 2a's 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 15 version.
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| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | OnePlus Nord 5 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Phone 2a | Nord 5 |
| 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 |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | March 05, 2024 | July 08, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | OnePlus Nord 5, 80W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Protective Case, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm | 77 x 163.4 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 211 g |
| Colors | White, Black | Phantom Grey, Dry Ice, Marble Sands |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1272 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.8:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 93.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | Adjustible: 800, Full-screen (HBM): 1400, Peak Brightness: 1800 nits | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display | Support sRGB, DCI-P3, 100% DCI-P3, Touch Response (Instantaneous): Up to 3000 Hz, Eye-care Pulse-Width Modulation: 3840 Hz, Nature Tone Display, Eye Comfort, Bed Time Mode, Screen Color Mode, Color Personalization, Color Vision Enhancement, Auto Brightness, Manual Brightness, Screen Color Temperature, Night Mode, Multi-Brightness Color Calibration |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| 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 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/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, v5.4, support aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0 |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 701,545 (Total) (v10) 222,438 (CPU) 174,768 (GPU) 135,612 (Memory) 168,727 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,485 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,093 (Single Core) 3,347 (OpenCL) 3,363 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 1,139 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Speaker Score | 72 (Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 15.25 hours | |
| 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, M-sensor Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Reflection Remover, AI Reframe, Dual intelligence, Google Gemini, AI VoiceScribe, AI Translation, AI Call Assistant | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, Dual 5G | Bypass Charging |
| 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/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sensor Size: 1/1.56", Pixel Size: 1.0 µm, Lens Quantity: 6P, Tri-axis Optical Image Stabilization: Yes, Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 24 mm equivalent, Field of View: 84°, Autofocus: Yes 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) Sensor: OV08D10, Sensor size: 1/4", Pixel Size: 1.12 µm, Lens Quantity: 5P, Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 15 mm equivalent, Field of View: 116°, Autofocus: Yes, Macro: 3.5 cm |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | Sony LYT-700 CMOS (aka IMX906) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 0.6-20x Digital Zoom, Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape, Pro Mode, Panorama, Cinematic, Slo-mo, Long Exposure, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Hi-Res Mode, Tilt-shift, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Sensor: SAMSUNG ISOCELL JN5, Sensor Size: 1/2.75", Lens Quantity: 5P, Pixel Size: 0.64 µm, Tri-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 21 mm equivalent, Autofocus: Yes, Field of View: 90° Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | OxygenOS 15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3 |
| 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-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 735 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | Playback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO, Output: JPEG, HEIF | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA, Recording: WAV, AAC, MP3, HDR10/HDR10+ |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Playback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, FLV, MOV, Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA Recording: WAV, AAC, MP3 HDR10/HDR10+ | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6800 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 5W |
| Video Playback Time | 19 hours | |