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Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (2a)

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NothingPhone (1)NothingPhone (2a)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2022March 2024
Display
Screen size6.55″6.7″
Resolution2400 × 10802412 × 1084
Sharpness402 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,300 nits
Display typeFlexible AMOLED; 1,000,000:1 stated contrast ratioFlexible AMOLED; UK maker sheet lists 1,000,000:1 contrast, while the retained Singapore sheet lists 5,000,000:1; reason unpublished
Pixel density402 ppi394 ppi; maker specifies 2412 × 1084 resolution, while Android Central and TechRadar's prose use 2412 × 1080
Brightness detailRetained maker specification lists 500 nits typical and 1,200 nits peak; its later Phone (2a) comparison also lists 700 nits high-brightness mode for Phone (1); these are different brightness conditions700 nits typical, 1,100 nits outdoor and 1,300 nits peak
Always-on displayMaker's later comparison table lists a 30 Hz always-on display; TechRadar and Android Central found it unavailable in their launch software30 Hz always-on display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and rear, confirmed by the maker launch releaseCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresHDR10+, 10-bit colour, adaptive 60–120 Hz refresh and 240 Hz touch samplingHDR10+, 10-bit colour, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive 30–120 Hz refresh, 240 Hz touch sampling and 2,160 Hz PWM dimming as specified by the maker; Android Central measures 1,920 Hz PWM below 50% brightness
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 778G+MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUSnapdragon 778G+; 6 nm TSMC process; one Cortex-A78 at 2.5 GHz, three Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHzEight-core Dimensity 7200 Pro at up to 2.8 GHz; second-generation 4 nm TSMC N4P process; Android Central identifies two Cortex-A715 at 2.8 GHz and six Cortex-A510 at 2.0 GHz
GPUAdreno 642LMali-G610, identified by Android Central
AI engineHexagon 770 AI processor–
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; 8/128, 8/256 and 12/256 GB; maker launch release says the 12/256 GB model followed in late summerUK 8/128 and 12/256 GB; 8/256 GB sold in India only at launch; RAM Booster uses storage and is not physical RAM
Cooling–3,200 mm² vapour chamber, 12,000 mm² cooling area and 0.11 mm graphite layer
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP32 MP
Main cameraSony IMX766, 50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 1 µm pixels and 24 mm focal length; OIS and EIS50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch sensor, autofocus, OIS and EIS; Android Central identifies Samsung GN9
Ultra wide cameraSamsung JN1, 50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor, 114° field of view and EIS; 4 cm macro mode50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 114° field of view; Android Central identifies Samsung JN1
Front cameraSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.45 and 1/3.1-inch sensor32 MP, f/2.2 and 1/2.74-inch sensor; Android Central identifies Sony IMX615
Zoom–No optical telephoto; TechAdvisor reports 2× in-app digital zoom and up to 10× digital zoom
Video recording4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; Live HDR at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps; night video at 720p or 1080p 30 fps; OIS and EISRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps and 1080p slow motion at 120 fps; Action Mode
Front video1080p at 30 fps1080p at 60 fps
Camera featuresGlyph fill light; Night Mode, Extreme Night Mode, Portrait, beauty, bokeh, HDR, scene detection, Live Photo, document mode, Expert Mode, panorama and time-lapseTrueLens Engine with Google co-developed Ultra XDR, Motion Capture, Night Mode and Portrait Optimiser; Imagiq 765 14-bit image signal processor
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WNone
Battery life detailNon-removable 4,500 mAh typical battery5,000 mAh; maker states over 90% capacity retained after 1,000 charging cycles
Wired charging33 W USB PD 3.0; maker states full charge in 70 minutes and requires compatible Quick Charge 4.0 chargers45 W; retained specification states 50% in 23 minutes and full charge in 59 minutes; launch release gives 50% in 20 minutes under its test conditions
Wireless charging15 W Qi with dual charging support; maker states full charge in 120 minutesNo wireless charging, confirmed by the full reviews
Charges other devices5 W reverse wireless charging–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight193.5 g190 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.55 mm
Height × width159.2 × 75.8 mm161.74 × 76.32 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53IP54
MaterialsRecycled aluminium frame and Gorilla Glass 5 front and rear; maker says more than half of plastic components are bio-based or recycledPlastic rear and outer sides, confirmed by the reviews; maker states a 100% recycled aluminium internal mid-frame
ColoursBlack and whiteBlack, white and milk at launch; later Special Edition adds red, yellow and blue accents
ButtonsPower key on the right and volume keys on the left, confirmed by TechRadar; rear Glyph Interface for notifications, charging status and fill lightingPower key on right and volume on left, confirmed by TechAdvisor; three rear Glyph lights for notifications, timer, progress tracking, volume, music and fill lighting
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-display optical fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and front RGB sensor–
SpeakersDual stereo speakersDual stereo speakers
MicrophonesThree high-definition microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS based on Android 12, confirmed by the full launch reviewsNothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14; retained UK page later describes Nothing OS 3.0 and Android 15
Software updatesOriginal maker promise of three years of Android updates and four years of security patches every two months; this original period has elapsedOriginal maker promise of three years of Android updates and four years of security updates
AI features–Launch Wallpaper Studio; later maker page lists ChatGPT widgets and integration through compatible Nothing earbuds
In the boxPhone, Type-C cable, safety and warranty information, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector; no charging adapterPhone, USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, safety information and warranty card; no charging adapter
Connectivity
Mobile networkGigabit LTE and dual-mode SA/NSA 5G with 4×4 MIMO; published 5G bands n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78, subject to regional and operator supportGigabit LTE and dual-mode SA/NSA 5G with 4×4 MIMO; maker lists 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78, subject to operator and regional support
SIMDual SIMDual nano-SIM; no microSD expansion, confirmed by TechAdvisor
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4, 5 and 6; dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct and hotspotWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Advanced Hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP and BLE
NFCNFC with Google Pay supportNFC with Google Pay support
USBUSB-C; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by TechAdvisorUSB-C; no headphone socket, confirmed by Android Central
PositioningGPS with A-GPS; maker describes up to dual-band positioning and lists GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSSGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1

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