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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi POCO F6

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NothingPhone (2a) PlusXiaomiPOCO F6
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2024May 2024
Display
Screen size6.7″6.67″
Resolution2412 × 10842712 × 1220
Sharpness395 pixels per inch446 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits2,400 nits
Display typeFlexible AMOLED; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratioAMOLED with 68 billion colours
Pixel density394 ppi446 ppi
Brightness detailMaker specifies 700 nits typical, 1,100 nits outdoor and 1,300 nits peak; Tom's Guide measures 959 nits under its test conditions500 nits typical, 1,000–1,200 nits high-brightness mode and up to 2,400 nits peak
Always-on displayAlways-on display, confirmed by TechRadar–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5 and pre-applied screen protectorCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display features10-bit colour, HDR10+, 120 Hz adaptive refresh and 240 Hz touch sampling; maker technical section lists both 2,160 and 1,920 Hz PWM without explaining the conditionsDCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 480 Hz touch sampling and up to 2,160 Hz instantaneous touch sampling in gaming mode; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Original Color Pro, reading, cycle, Sunlight and Pro HDR modes; TÜV eye-care certifications
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7350 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
Memory12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUSecond-generation 4 nm TSMC N4 process; two Cortex-A715 at 3.0 GHz and six Cortex-A510 at 2.0 GHzTSMC 4 nm; one Cortex-X4 at 3.0 GHz, four Cortex-A720 at 2.8 GHz and three Cortex-A520 at 2.0 GHz
GPUARM Mali-G610 MC4, Valhall architecture, up to 1.3 GHzQualcomm Adreno; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Adreno 735
Storage typeUK 12/256 GB configuration; TechRadar reports an additional 8/256 GB option in India; RAM Booster uses storage and is not physical RAMLPDDR5X and UFS 4.0; no microSD slot, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Cooling3,200 mm² vapour chamber and 12,000 mm² graphite cooling area with a 110 µm layerLiquidCool technology 4.0 IceLoop with a 4,800 mm² stainless-steel pump
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera50 MP20 MP
Main camera50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.57-inch sensor, 84.5° field of view, autofocus, OIS and EIS; TechRadar identifies Samsung GN9Sony IMX882, 50 MP, f/1.59, 6-element lens, OIS and 4-in-1 binning to 1.6 µm pixels
Ultra wide camera50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 114° field of view; TechRadar identifies Samsung JN1Sony IMX355, 8 MP; f/2.2 and fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena
Front camera50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 81.2° field of view; TechRadar identifies Samsung JN1OV20B, 20 MP, f/2.2, 1/4-inch sensor and 4-element lens; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena
ZoomUp to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto–
Video recording4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, night video 1080p at 30 fps, 4K time-lapse and Action Mode4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p or 720p at 120/240 fps
Front video4K at 30 fps1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps
Camera featuresTrueLens Engine with Google co-developed Ultra XDR, AI Vivid Mode, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night Mode and Action Mode; TechRadar identifies Imagiq 765 image signal processorMotion tracking focus 2.0, P3 colour imaging, Lightning snap, slow motion and time-lapse
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 50 WUp to 90 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh; maker states over 90% capacity retained after 1,000 charging cycles5,000 mAh typical
Wired charging50 W; maker states 50% charge in 21 minutes and full charge in 56 minutes; Android Authority confirms USB Power Delivery PPS chargingUp to 90 W turbo charging; UK 90 W adaptor included
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by the full reviews–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g179 g
Thickness8.5 mm7.8 mm
Height × width161.7 × 76.3 mm160.5 × 74.4 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP64
MaterialsPolycarbonate rear and outer frame, confirmed by TechRadar; maker states recycled aluminium internal mid-frame and metallic finish produced with coatings, printing and inksPlastic frame and rear, confirmed by GSMArena, Trusted Reviews and Notebookcheck
ColoursGrey and black; later Community Edition has a phosphorescent finishBlack, Green and Titanium
Water resistance detail–IP64 splash and dust resistance; not rated for immersion
ButtonsPower on right and volume on left, confirmed by TechRadar; Glyph Interface has 26 addressable zones, timer, notifications, volume, composer, torch, progress, bedtime schedule, music, camera countdown and fill light–
BiometricsOptical in-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light, gyroscope and proximity; linear haptic motorProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakersDual speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio wired/wireless certification
MicrophonesTwo high-definition microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14; retained maker overview later describes Android 15 featuresXiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviews
Software updatesOriginal maker promise of three years of Android updates and four years of security patchesThree Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by GSMArena and Notebookcheck
AI featuresLaunch AI News Reporter widget and AI Vivid camera mode; maker also lists ChatGPT widgets and compatible audio integrationAI Subtitles, Album Search, Expansion and Magic Erase Pro; software rollout and beta availability vary by region
In the boxPhone, 100 cm USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, safety information and warranty card; no charging adapterUK phone, 90 W adaptor, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card
Connectivity
Mobile networkGigabit LTE and dual-mode SA/NSA 5G with 4×4 MIMO; maker European 5G bands n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78; US launch beta units have limited carrier coverage, confirmed by Android AuthorityDual-SIM 5G+5G or 4G; LTE, WCDMA and GSM also supported
SIMDual nano-SIM; no eSIMDual SIM dual standby; no eSIM, confirmed by Notebookcheck
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), dual-band 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Advanced Hotspot802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; Notebookcheck's review unit also connected to its 6 GHz Wi-Fi 6E network
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3, A2DP and BLEBluetooth 5.4
NFCNFC with Google Pay supportNFC, availability varies by region
USBUSB-C; no microSD expansion, confirmed by TechRadarUSB-C; USB 2.0 confirmed by Notebookcheck
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1

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