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Nothing Phone (2)

Nothing Phone (2)
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Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
4 nm
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4700 mAh
45W
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6.7"
1080x2412 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30/60fps
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Specs
Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing Phone (3a)
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Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
4 nm
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5000 mAh
50W
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6.77"
1080 x 2392 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
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Specs
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2
3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710
4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP
f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP
f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom
8 MP
f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Nothing Phone (2) with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm) performs better than the Nothing Phone (3a) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Both phones offer the same 3 years of OS update support. For security updates, Nothing Phone (3a) offers 6 years of support compared to Nothing Phone (2)'s 4 years.
Both Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (3a) feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Nothing Phone (3a) also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Nothing Phone (3a) features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Nothing Phone (3a) also supports faster wired charging at 50W, compared to 45W on Nothing Phone (2). Nothing Phone (2) supports wireless charging at 15W, while Nothing Phone (3a) does not support wireless charging.
Nothing Phone (3a) offers better protection against water and dust with an IP64 rating.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.