Nothing Phone (2a) vs OnePlus Nord 5
Compare Nothing Phone (2a) vs OnePlus Nord 5 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (2a)
$349
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), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Phone (2a) 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 Phone (2a) 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.
Phone (2a) wins photography with 50MP main imaging.
Phone (2a) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $349 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.
Phone (2a) vs Nord 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.74" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1240 x 2772Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 710,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 2610 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 gWinner | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm | 7.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | Polycarbonate unibody, transparent back with dual-camera eyes | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 6 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (2a) | 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 | $349Winner | $449 |
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 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