Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Compare Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) vs MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, 50MP vs 50MP camera…
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Phone (1)
$469
1categories won
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
$399
10categories won
10 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 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 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus. Choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (1) if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 50W charging.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro and 12GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins on budget and value at $399 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 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1084 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 1300 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro |
| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | 790,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | 3480Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 256GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 50 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP54 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back | Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (1) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $399Winner |
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) Plus
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus elevates Nothing's iconic transparent design with a sophisticated metallic sheen, upgraded 50MP selfie shooter with 4K recording, dual 50MP rear cameras with OIS, custom 4nm Dimensity 7350 Pro processor clocked at 3.0GHz, and faster 50W wired charging.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
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