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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

A entry-level pick in the smartphones line-up, with 6.7 in up front.

54/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
6.7 inMediaTek Dimensity 7350120 Hz20 GB5000 mAhIP54
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Why we rate it

  • Adaptive refresh
  • HDR10+
  • NPU
  • Above-average max clock
  • Below-average refresh rate
Score profile

Where the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus wins and loses

Scored against the smartphones class
DisplayPerformanceMemoryCameraBatterySoftwareConnectivitySound4780645359648282
Display
47
Performance
80
Memory and storage
64
Camera
53
Battery
59
Software
64
Connectivity
82
Sound
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Screen size6.7 "
Panel typeAMOLED
ResolutionFHD+
Refresh rate120 Hz
Adaptive refreshYes
Peak brightness1300 nits
HDR10+Yes
Screen protectionGorilla Glass 5

Design and build

Weight190 g
IP ratingIP54
Fingerprint typeFingerprint

Performance

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7350
CPU cores8
Max clock3 GHz
NPUYes

Memory and storage

RAM20 GB
Base storage256 GB
Max storage256 GB
Storage typeUFS

Camera

Main camera50 MP
Ultrawide50 MP
Max video4
Selfie camera50 MP

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
Wired charging50 W

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14
OS update window3 years
Security update window4 years

Connectivity

5GYes
Wi-Fi 6EYes
Bluetooth5.3
NFCYes
eSIMYes
Dual SIMYes

Sound

Stereo speakersYes

Release

Announced2024
Release dateNot stated

More specs

Face unlockYes
FingerprintYes
Head to head

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs OnePlus OnePlus 13 5G

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayPerformanceMemoryCameraBatterySoftwareConnectivitySound
Nothing Phone (2a) PlusOnePlus 13 5G
 NothingNothing Phone (2a) PlusThis pageOnePlusOnePlus 13 5G
Overall score54 /10056 /100Better
Size6.7 "6.82 "
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7350Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM20 GBBetter12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
Capacity5000 mAh6000 mAhBetter
Who it's for

Is the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus 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 top-end performance and battery, 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) Plus worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other smartphones, a entry-level result where the class average is around 48.

What stands out on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

Its adaptive refresh stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.