Comparing the Nothing Phone 2a and its predecessor, it becomes clear that each device plays to a different segment within the smartphone market and offers something unique, even if just for its own category. We have made a very detailed comparison and let you know what makes each phone different.
Now it’s up to you to decide which phone is perfect for your preferences and budget. With its ₹23,999 price tag, the Nothing Phone 2a clearly is the more value-focused of the two, offering solid specs that reach well into mid-range territory. The Nothing Phone 2, with its ₹39,999 price tag, is the more premium of the two, touting some of the latest features and improvements often mentioned when discussing some of the most advanced phones available. Side-by-side evaluation of the two devices can give you a much clearer picture of which device is the stronger suit for your needs.
Overview: Nothing Phone 2a VS Nothing Phone 2
|
Nothing Phone 2a |
Nothing Phone 2 |
| Score |
85/100 |
89/100 |
| Display Resolution |
1084 x 2412 pixels |
1080 x 2412 pixels |
| CPU Clock Speed |
2.8 GHz |
3.2 GHz |
| Battery |
5000 mAh |
4700 mAh |
| Unique Features |
 Nothing |
Wireless Charging |
General
|
Nothing Phone 2a |
Nothing Phone 2 |
| Sim Type |
Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Sim Size |
Nano + Nano SIM |
Nano SIM |
| Release Date |
March 05, 2024 |
July 11, 2023 |
| Network |
3G/4G/5G |
3G/4G/5G |
| In The Box |
Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card |
Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card |
Design & Display
|
Nothing Phone 2a |
Nothing Phone 2 |
| Dimensions |
76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm |
76.4 x 162.1 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight |
190 g |
201.2 g |
| Colors |
White, Black |
White, Dark Gray |
| Display Type |
Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
Color Flexible LTPO AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Size |
6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| PPI |
394 PPI |
394 PPI |
| Glass Type |
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Corning Gorilla Glass |
Memory
|
Nothing Phone 2a |
Nothing Phone 2 |
| RAM |
8 GB |
8 GB |
| Storage |
128 GB |
128 GB |
| Card Slot |
No |
No |
Camera
|
Nothing Phone 2a |
Nothing Phone 2 |
| Rear Camera |
50 MP 1/1.56″ f/1.88 (Wide Angle)
50 MP 1/2.76″ f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
50 MP 24mm, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS f/1.9 (Wide Angle)
50 MP 114˚, 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, AF f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus |
| Front Camera |
Punch Hole 32 MP 1/2.74″ f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
Punch Hole 32 MP 1/2.74″, 0.8µm f/2.5 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording |
1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash |
Yes, LED |
Yes, LED |
| Rear Video Recording |
4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Features |
Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR |
Advanced HDR Motion Capture 2.0, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode) |
Technical
|
Nothing Phone 2a |
Nothing Phone 2 |
| OS |
Android v14 |
Android v13 |
| Custom UI |
Nothing OS 2.5 |
Nothing OS 2 |
| Chipset |
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 |
| CPU |
2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Browser |
Yes, supports HTML5 |
Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Document Reader |
Yes |
Yes |
| Video |
MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| Fingerprint Sensor |
Yes, In Display |
Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Water Resistance |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dust Resistant |
Yes |
Yes |
Battery
|
Nothing Phone 2a |
Nothing Phone 2 |
| Size |
5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
4700 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging |
Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging |
|
Yes, 15W Wireless Charging |
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