Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 17990 | Rs. 23380 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 04, 2020. The cost of Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 17990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23380.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.9% than Nothing's phone ~ 87.2%. Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 20 MP + 2 MP Dual Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco X2 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | X2 | Phone 2a |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 04, 2020 | March 05, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.6 x 165.3 x 8.79 mm | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 190 g |
| Colors | White, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.9% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Screen Mirror/cast | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display |
| Notch | Yes, Dual Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 512 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | 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, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient light Sensor | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1, LiquidCool Technology | 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 | 64 MP ƒ/1.7 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro Lens 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 1/1.56" 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 114° FOV |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super Night Mode, AI Scene Detection, Ultra Wide Angle, Distortion Correction, Pro Mode, Portrait Mode, Panorama Mode, Slow Motion Capture | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 2 MP | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10, upgradable to v11 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 27W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |