Nothing Phone (2a) vs OnePlus 12R
Compare Nothing Phone (2a) vs OnePlus 12R side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (2a)
$349
4categories won
OnePlus
12R
$499
9categories won
8 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 12R takes the overall win
The OnePlus 12R proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Phone (2a) leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 12R. Choose the 12R if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (2a) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
12R takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 100W charging.
12R provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) and 16GB RAM.
Phone (2a) wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Phone (2a) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 vs $499.
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 12R: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (2a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1264 x 2780Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 450 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 710,000 | 1,510,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2610 | 5540Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (2a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 60fps / 1080p at 60/240fps gyro-EIS |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (2a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 207 g |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP64 |
| Build | Polycarbonate unibody, transparent back with dual-camera eyes | Aluminum alloy frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, frosted matte glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (2a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14, upgradable to Android 15) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (2a) | 12R |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n, 2.4/5GHz) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $349Winner | $499 |
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
OnePlus 12R
The OnePlus 12R is a masterclass in price-to-performance ratio, pairing Qualcomm proven flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with a glorious 4500-nit 1.5K LTPO4 display, an enormous 5500 mAh battery, and lightning-quick 100W SuperVOOC charging for under $500.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh