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Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

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Nothing ยท 2023

Nothing Phone (2)

Nothing Phone (2)
86/ 100
Launch MSRP$599 USD
Nothing

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
89/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Nothing Phone (2a) Plus BETTER THAN Nothing Phone (2)?

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Nothing Phone (2)
Nothing Phone (2a) PlusWinner ๐Ÿ†

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORNothing PhoneNothing PhoneLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz60Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity4,700 mAh5,000 mAh+5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging45WStandard45W Max
Main Camera Sensor50 MPN/A50 MP
Screen Display Size6.7"N/A6.7"
Chassis Weight201.2gN/A201.2g Lightest

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nothing Phone (2):
  • โœ“797.8g lighter chassis (201.2g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • โœ“$9400 lower launch MSRP ($599 vs $9999)
  • โœ“50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Nothing Phone (2a) Plus:
  • โœ“Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+300 mAh more capacity)

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationNothing Phone (2)Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
1. Display & Screen๐Ÿ† Nothing Phone (2) Wins Display
Screen Type & TechLTPO OLEDAMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size6.7"N/A
Resolution & Density2412x1080 (394 ppi)N/A
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion60 Hz
Brightness1,600 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance๐Ÿ† Nothing Phone (2) Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 13Nothing OS 3.0 (Android 15)
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDRN/A
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GBN/A
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics๐Ÿ† Nothing Phone (2) Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890N/A
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera50 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens32 MP, f/2.45N/A
7. Body & Dimensions๐Ÿ† Nothing Phone (2) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mmN/A
Weight201.2 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP54Not certified
8. Battery & Charging๐Ÿ† Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,700 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging45W wired fast chargingN/A
Wireless Charging15W wireless chargingNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$599Price on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Nothing Phone (2a) Plus ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Nothing Phone (2):
Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 0W ยท Higher resolution main sensor: 50 MP vs max 0 MP
When to choose Nothing Phone (2a) Plus:
Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 85.7 ยท Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+300 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Which is better: Nothing Phone (2) or Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads with an overall BeastScore of 89.0/100 compared to Nothing Phone (2) (85.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 89.0 vs top rival 85.7 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+300 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

Nothing Phone (2) is equipped with a 6.7-inch display and 4700 mAh battery, while Nothing Phone (2a) Plus features a display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the performance capabilities compare between Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

In objective hardware benchmarks, Nothing Phone (2) achieves a 90/100 performance score, while Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 85/100.

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