Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs OnePlus Nord 5
Compare Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs OnePlus Nord 5 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Nothing
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
$399
4categories won
OnePlus
Nord 5
$449
9categories won
5 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Nord 5 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Nord 5 proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the Nord 5. Choose the Nord 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Nord 5 takes battery honors offering 6,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Nord 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 and 16GB RAM.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $449.
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 Nord 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.74" |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 | 1240 x 2772Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 790,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 3480 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 50 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 6 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $399Winner | $449 |
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 Nord 5
The OnePlus Nord 5 combines sleek all-metal construction with snappy Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 execution, a dense 6,000 mAh dual-cell battery, and clean OxygenOS 16 with extended 6-year software support.
- Display
- 6.74"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,000mAh