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Nothing Phone (2a) vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

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NothingPhone (2a)NothingPhone (2a) Plus
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2024August 2024
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution2412 × 10842412 × 1084
Sharpness395 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,300 nits
Display typeFlexible AMOLED; UK maker sheet lists 1,000,000:1 contrast, while the retained Singapore sheet lists 5,000,000:1; reason unpublishedFlexible AMOLED; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Pixel density394 ppi; maker specifies 2412 × 1084 resolution, while Android Central and TechRadar's prose use 2412 × 1080394 ppi
Brightness detail700 nits typical, 1,100 nits outdoor and 1,300 nits peakMaker specifies 700 nits typical, 1,100 nits outdoor and 1,300 nits peak; Tom's Guide measures 959 nits under its test conditions
Always-on display30 Hz always-on displayAlways-on display, confirmed by TechRadar
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and pre-applied screen protector
Display featuresHDR10+, 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% brightness10-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 conditions
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 7200 ProMediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPUEight-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 GHzSecond-generation 4 nm TSMC N4 process; two Cortex-A715 at 3.0 GHz and six Cortex-A510 at 2.0 GHz
GPUMali-G610, identified by Android CentralARM Mali-G610 MC4, Valhall architecture, up to 1.3 GHz
Storage typeUK 8/128 and 12/256 GB; 8/256 GB sold in India only at launch; RAM Booster uses storage and is not physical RAMUK 12/256 GB configuration; TechRadar reports an additional 8/256 GB option in India; RAM Booster uses storage and is not physical RAM
Cooling3,200 mm² vapour chamber, 12,000 mm² cooling area and 0.11 mm graphite layer3,200 mm² vapour chamber and 12,000 mm² graphite cooling area with a 110 µm layer
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch sensor, autofocus, OIS and EIS; Android Central identifies Samsung GN950 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.57-inch sensor, 84.5° field of view, autofocus, OIS and EIS; TechRadar identifies Samsung GN9
Ultra wide camera50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 114° field of view; Android Central identifies Samsung JN150 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 114° field of view; TechRadar identifies Samsung JN1
Front camera32 MP, f/2.2 and 1/2.74-inch sensor; Android Central identifies Sony IMX61550 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 81.2° field of view; TechRadar identifies Samsung JN1
ZoomNo optical telephoto; TechAdvisor reports 2× in-app digital zoom and up to 10× digital zoomUp to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps and 1080p slow motion at 120 fps; Action Mode4K 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 Mode
Front video1080p at 60 fps4K at 30 fps
Camera featuresTrueLens Engine with Google co-developed Ultra XDR, Motion Capture, Night Mode and Portrait Optimiser; Imagiq 765 14-bit image signal processorTrueLens 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 processor
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 50 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh; maker states over 90% capacity retained after 1,000 charging cycles5,000 mAh; maker states over 90% capacity retained after 1,000 charging cycles
Wired charging45 W; retained specification states 50% in 23 minutes and full charge in 59 minutes; launch release gives 50% in 20 minutes under its test conditions50 W; maker states 50% charge in 21 minutes and full charge in 56 minutes; Android Authority confirms USB Power Delivery PPS charging
Wireless chargingNo wireless charging, confirmed by the full reviewsNo wireless charging, confirmed by the full reviews
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g190 g
Thickness8.55 mm8.5 mm
Height × width161.74 × 76.32 mm161.7 × 76.3 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP54
MaterialsPlastic rear and outer sides, confirmed by the reviews; maker states a 100% recycled aluminium internal mid-framePolycarbonate rear and outer frame, confirmed by TechRadar; maker states recycled aluminium internal mid-frame and metallic finish produced with coatings, printing and inks
ColoursBlack, white and milk at launch; later Special Edition adds red, yellow and blue accentsGrey and black; later Community Edition has a phosphorescent finish
ButtonsPower key on right and volume on left, confirmed by TechAdvisor; three rear Glyph lights for notifications, timer, progress tracking, volume, music and fill lightingPower 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
BiometricsIn-display optical fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockOptical in-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
Sensors–Fingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light, gyroscope and proximity; linear haptic motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakersDual stereo speakers
Microphones–Two high-definition microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14; retained UK page later describes Nothing OS 3.0 and Android 15Nothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14; retained maker overview later describes Android 15 features
Software updatesOriginal maker promise of three years of Android updates and four years of security updatesOriginal maker promise of three years of Android updates and four years of security patches
AI featuresLaunch Wallpaper Studio; later maker page lists ChatGPT widgets and integration through compatible Nothing earbudsLaunch AI News Reporter widget and AI Vivid camera mode; maker also lists ChatGPT widgets and compatible audio integration
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, safety information and warranty card; no charging adapterPhone, 100 cm 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; maker lists 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78, subject to operator and regional supportGigabit 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 Authority
SIMDual nano-SIM; no microSD expansion, confirmed by TechAdvisorDual nano-SIM; no eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Advanced HotspotWi-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 Hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3, A2DP and BLEBluetooth 5.3, A2DP and BLE
NFCNFC with Google Pay supportNFC with Google Pay support
USBUSB-C; no headphone socket, confirmed by Android CentralUSB-C; no microSD expansion, confirmed by TechRadar
PositioningGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1

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