Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (2a)
Compare Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (2a) side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) vs MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4500mAh…
Nothing
Phone (1)
$469
2categories won
Nothing
Phone (2a)
$349
9categories won
10 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (2a) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (2a) proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (1), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (2a). Choose the Phone (2a) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (1) if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (2a) takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 45W charging.
Phone (2a) provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro and 12GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Phone (2a) wins on budget and value at $349 compared to $469.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (1) vs Phone (2a): specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 1300 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | 710,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2980Winner | 2610 |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 256GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.55 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP54 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back | Polycarbonate unibody, transparent back with dual-camera eyes |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $469 | $349Winner |
Nothing Phone (1)
Carl Pei's groundbreaking debut smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) introduced the iconic Glyph Interface with 900 individual LEDs, transparent industrial design, symmetrical OLED borders, and wireless charging on a mid-range Qualcomm chip.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
Nothing Phone (2a)
Bringing the iconic transparent design, 3-part Glyph interface, 5000 mAh battery, and custom Dimensity 7200 Pro chip down to $349, the Nothing Phone (2a) dominates the affordable mid-range.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh