Nothing
Nothing Phone (2a)
A entry-level smartphone for everyday users and creators, leading with 6.7 in.
29/100
6.7 inDimensity 7200 Pro120 Hz8 GB0 mAhAMOLED
£276best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Adaptive refresh
- OIS
- Above-average max clock
- Above-average ultrawide
- No 5g
- Below-average refresh rate
Score profile
Scored against the smartphones classWhere the Nothing Phone (2a) wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size6.7 "
Panel typeAMOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz
Adaptive refreshYes
Peak brightness1300 nits
Design and build
Weight190 g
Performance
ChipsetDimensity 7200 Pro
ProcessTSMC
CPU cores8
Max clock2.8 GHz
Memory and storage
RAM8 GB
Camera
Main camera50 MP
OISYes
Ultrawide50 MP
Max video1080
Selfie camera32 MP
Battery
Capacity0 mAh
Wired charging45 W
Software
Operating systemAndroid 14
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNothing Phone (2a) vs Apple Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Nothing Phone (2a)Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| NothingNothing Phone (2a)This page | AppleApple iPhone 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29 /100 | 40 /100Better |
| Size | 6.7 " | 6.3 " |
| Chipset | Dimensity 7200 Pro | Apple A18 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage | — | 128 GB |
| Capacity | 0 mAh | 3582 mAhBetter |
Who it's for
Is the Nothing Phone (2a) right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smartphone for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need 5g, in which case a higher-tier smartphone is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Nothing Phone (2a) worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 29/100 against other smartphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.
What stands out on the Nothing Phone (2a)?
Its adaptive refresh stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Apple iPhone 16?
The Apple iPhone 16 scores 34/100 versus this one at 29/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
