Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (2a)
Compare Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (2a) side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4700mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (2)
$599
5categories won
Nothing
Phone (2a)
$349
3categories won
13 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 (2), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Phone (2a) takes the lead, while the Phone (2) is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Phone (2a) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (2) if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
Phone (2a) takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 45W charging.
Phone (2) leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 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 $599.
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 (2) vs Phone (2a): specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (2) | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1080 x 2412 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1600 nitsWinner | 1300 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2) | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,250,000Winner | 710,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 4520Winner | 2610 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (2) | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (2) | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2) | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 190 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.55 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent pillowed glass back | Polycarbonate unibody, transparent back with dual-camera eyes |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (2) | Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13 (upgradable to 15) | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (2) | 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 | $599 | $349Winner |
Nothing Phone (2)
Featuring a curved transparent glass back, 33 addressable Glyph LED zones, a 1-120Hz LTPO OLED display, and clean Nothing OS software, the Phone (2) brings distinct design individuality to the premium mid-range.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,700mAh
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