Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs OnePlus 14R
Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs OnePlus 14R side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Nothing
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
$399
4categories won
OnePlus
14R
$599
16categories won
1 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 14R takes the overall win
The OnePlus 14R proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 14R leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 14R. Choose the 14R if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
14R takes battery honors offering 7,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
14R provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
14R takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $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.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs 14R: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 | 1264 x 2780Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 450 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 4000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 790,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3480 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 205 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | 14R |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $399Winner | $599 |
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
OnePlus 14R
Demolishing traditional price-to-performance metrics, the OnePlus 14R packs a 7,000 mAh Glacier battery, 100W fast charging, 144Hz 1.5K display, and full Snapdragon 8 Elite silicon for under $600.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 7,000mAh