Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (2a): Key Specs – Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz Flexible AMOLED screen. – Processor: Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset. – Camera: Dual 50MP main and ultra-wide sensors at the back, and a 32MP selfie shooter. – Battery: 5000mAh – OS: Ships with Nothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14. – Design: Features a unique transparent design with a simplified Glyph lighting system.
Nothing Phone (2): Key Specs – 6.55-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED panel – Snapdragon 778G+ SoC – 50MP + 50MP dual rear cameras –16MP front camera – 4,500mAh battery – 33W wired charging, – 15W wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a): Features – Design: Transparent back with rounded corners, unibody design for enhanced durability. – Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel. – Camera: Dual 50MP (main & ultra-wide), 32MP front camera. – Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (custom co-engineered version). – RAM & Storage: Up to 12GB RAM, 256GB storage. – Glyph Interface: Interactive back panel with visual alerts.
Benchmarking the Powerhouses Geekbench Analysis – Phone (2): Single-core: 1739, Multi-core: 4261 – Phone (2a): Single-core: 1068, Multi-core: 2454 Performance Difference: Phone (2) significantly outperforms Phone (2a) in both single-core and multi-core tests, showcasing the advantage of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset
AnTuTu Evaluation – Phone (2): 1,069,335 – Phone (2a): 707,480 In fact, the phone’s 11th March sale is slashing the price of the base variant all the way to Rs 19,999.
Real-World Performance Tests CPU Throttle Test – Both phones throttle under sustained load: Phone (2a) at 69%, Phone (2) at 62%. – Phone (2) throttles more likely due to heat from its powerful processor.
Gaming Experience Both phones run BGMI at 60 FPS: – Nothing Phone (2): Smoother gameplay, faster loading times. – Nothing Phone (2a): Occasional stuttering. – Phone (2) excels due to its powerful flagship chipset. – Phone (2a) might be sufficient for casual gamers.
Performance: – Nothing Phone (2): Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, higher Geekbench and AnTuTu scores, better CPU throttle test results, smoother gaming experience. – Nothing Phone (2a): MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, lower benchmark scores, slightly better CPU throttle test result, good for casual gaming.
Nothing Phone (2a): Pricing and Availability: NOTHING PHONE (2A) NOTHING PHONE (1) 8GB+128GB: Rs 23,999 8GB+128GB: Rs 31,999 8GB+256GB: Rs 25,999 8GB+256GB: Rs 33,999 12GB+256GB: Rs 27,999 12GB+256GB: Rs 35,999 The device will sold exclusively on Flipkart and in a rather special offer on the 12th of March the Nothing Phone (2a) will be priced at Rs 19,999.
Verdict: – Nothing Phone (2): Best for performance-driven users. – Nothing Phone (2a): Best for budget-conscious users who prioritize value and stock Android experience.