Nothing Phone (2a) vs OnePlus Nord 6
Compare Nothing Phone (2a) vs OnePlus Nord 6 side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 (4nm), 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Nothing
Phone (2a)
$349
3categories won
OnePlus
Nord 6
$449
7categories won
7 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus Nord 6 takes the overall win
The OnePlus Nord 6 proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (2a), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Nord 6 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Nord 6. Choose the Nord 6 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (2a) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Nord 6 takes battery honors offering 5,800 mAh alongside 100W charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro and smooth everyday multitasking.
Nord 6 takes photography with 50MP optics and 1x optical telephoto capabilities.
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 6: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.74" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 | 1240 x 2772Winner |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 451 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 (4nm) |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 710,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 2610 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Optical zoom | — | 1x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MPWinner | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,800 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 191 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 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 (upgradable to 15) | Android 15 |
| OS updates | 3 years | — |
| Security updates | 4 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (2a) | Nord 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | — |
| 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 6
With its 144Hz 1.5K display, 100W charging that fills the 5,800 mAh battery in under 30 minutes, and flagship-derived OxygenOS 17, the Nord 6 sets a stellar mid-range benchmark.
- Display
- 6.74"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 (4nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,800mAh