OnePlus Nord 5 5G vs Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus Nord 5 5G. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord 5 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1272 than Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2412 x 1084. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OnePlus Nord 5 5G | Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 31999 | Rs. 24500 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 08, 2025. The cost of OnePlus Nord 5 5G is Rs. 31999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 31st, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 24500.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to OnePlus Nord 5 5G's 6.83 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. OnePlus's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 395 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%. OnePlus Nord 5 5G has 19.8:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus Nord 5 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5 5G has 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 50 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | OnePlus Nord 5 5G | Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Nord 5 | 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 |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 08, 2025 | July 31st, 2024 |
| In The Box | OnePlus Nord 5, 80W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Protective Case, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (2a) Plus Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77 x 163.4 x 8.1 mm | 76.3 x 161.7 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 190 g |
| Colors | Phantom Grey, Dry Ice, Marble Sands | Black, Grey |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1272 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.6% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Brightness | Adjustible: 800, Full-screen (HBM): 1400, Peak Brightness: 1800 nits | |
| Features | 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 | 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, Always On Display, Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1, 2160 / 1920 Hz PWM frequency |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 | n1, 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 | 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, support aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| 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 | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, NavIC | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, M-sensor Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
| 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 | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | 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 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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 | 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 |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-700 CMOS (aka IMX906) | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | 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 |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 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 | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° FOV Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 15 | Nothing OS 2.6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A520 | 2x Performance cores at 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A715) & 6x Efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz (Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 735 | ARM Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | Playback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO, Output: JPEG, HEIF | Playback: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG, Output: JPEG, DNG |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA, Recording: WAV, AAC, MP3, HDR10/HDR10+ | 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 | Playback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVI, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, FLV, MOV, Recording: MP4 | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | 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 | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 50W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | Yes, 5W |
| Video Playback Time | 19 hours | |