Nothing Phone (2a) vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Compare Nothing Phone (2a) vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro vs MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh…
Nothing
Phone (2a)
$349
1categories won
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
$399
5categories won
15 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 (2a), outperforming on measurable specifications. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (2a) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,000 mAh.
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.
Phone (2a) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 vs $399.
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 (2a) vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1084 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 1300 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 710,000 | 790,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2610 | 3480Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K@30fps (Front & Rear), 1080p@120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 50 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Build | Polycarbonate unibody, transparent back with dual-camera eyes | Transparent metallic-tinted back panel, Glyph Interface LEDs, Gorilla Glass 5 front |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (2a) | 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 | $349Winner | $399 |
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
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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