Realme 12X vs Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme 12X. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than Realme 12X which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 12X
| Name | Realme 12X | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11999 | Rs. 24999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 02, 2024. The cost of Realme 12X is Rs. 11999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 24999.
Display comparison
Realme 12X has larger screen size of 6.72 inches in comparison to Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Realme 12X has IPS Screen type where as Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Nothing's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than Nothing's phone ~ 87.2%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 12X's lower 4 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 12X (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. 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 Realme 12X's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 12X | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 12x | Phone 2a |
| 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 | April 02, 2024 | March 05, 2024 |
| In The Box | Realme 12x, Power Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Important Product Information (Including the Warranty Card), Quick Guide, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, Protect Case | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.1 x 165.6 x 7.69 mm | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green | White, Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.72 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 | ~ 91.4% | ~ 87.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | Brightness: 800nit (typ)/950nit (HBM） | 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 | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41(2535-2655MHz)/n77/n78 | 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 | Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 & 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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, Support SBC, AAC, APTX, APTX-HD, LDAC, LHDC | 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 |
| 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, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration 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 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Air Gestures, Rainwater Smart Touch, VC Cooling System, LPDDR4 RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode, Hi-Res Audio Certification, Antenna Array Matrix System 2.0, Mini Capsule 2.0 | Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, Dual 5G |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) 22 mm, 1/5, Black & White Camera | 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 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Time-Lapse, Slo-Mo, Text Scanner, 50M, Tilt-Shift, Movie, Dual-View Video | 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 | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 80° Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 5.0 | Nothing OS 2.5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 5W |