Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (2a)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Nothing Phone (2)
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Nothing Phone (2a)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Nothing Phone (2)
Bigger battery
Nothing Phone (2a)
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Nothing Phone (2a)
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2412 | 2412 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1600 | 1300 |
| PPI | 394 | 394 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 87.2 | 87.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 + Gen 1 | Dimensity 7200 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Nothing Phone (2) +51%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Nothing Phone (2) +82%AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2) +46%| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,761 | 1,167 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 4,688 | 2,577 |
| AnTuTu | 1,420,808 | 971,424 |
Memory
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, live HDR, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4700 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 45 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | — |
Body
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.1 | 161.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Weight (g) | 201.2 | 190 |
| Width (mm) | 76.4 | 76.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, July 11 | 2024, March 05 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, July 17 | Available. Released 2024, March 12 |
Network
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes, 360˚ |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I + B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1), NavIC | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (2a) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (2a) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Nothing Phone (2a) packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Nothing Phone (2) posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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