This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the OnePlus Nord CE 5G and Nothing Phone (2a) smartphones.
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G features a 6.43-inch display, 64MP main camera, 4,500mAh battery, 30W fast charging and Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G chipset.
Meanwhile, the Nothing Phone (2a) features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging, IP54 dust & water resistance and dual-camera setup. It is slightly more expensive.
| Specs | OnePlus Nord CE 5G | Nothing Phone (2a) |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 410 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and Punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2412 Pixels, 394 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1300nits peak brightness, HDR10+, and punch-hole |
| Size | 159.2 x 73.5 x 7.9 mm | 161.74 x 76.32 x 8.55 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 190 g |
| Build | Glass Front with Plastic Back | Glass front, Polycarbonate back |
| Durability | IP54 dust & splash resistant | |
| Colors | Charcoal Ink or Blue Void | Black, White |
| Our pick: |
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Nothing Phone (2a) The Nothing Phone (2a) has a larger, sharper, and smoother display. It is also more durable, while the OnePlus Nord CE 5G is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 570 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Kryo 570 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A715 @ 2.8GHz & 6x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| RAM | 8GB or 12GB of RAM | 8GB or 12GB of RAM |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 11 with OxygenOS | Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.5 |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer comparable performance specs. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.79 Aperture, PD Autofocus) 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.25 Aperture, 119° FoV) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.88 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 50MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 114˚ FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 4K video recording with EIS |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (Sony IMX471, f/2.45 Aperture) |
32 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@60fps video recording |
| Our pick: |
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Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (2a) has the more capable camera system with optical image stabilization. Meanwhile, OnePlus Nord CE 5G offers a wider-aperture main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS/A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, and NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Our pick: |
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Nothing Phone (2a)
The Nothing Phone (2a) has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Super Linear Speaker | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Multi-LED Notification Lights ("Glyph Interface") at the back |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 30W Fast Charging (Warp Charge, 70% in 30 minutes) | 45W Fast Charging (100% in 60 minutes) |
| Our pick: |
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Nothing Phone (2a)
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱16,990.00 - Official price of 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version in the Philippines ₱19,990.00 - Official price of 12GB RAM + 256GB version in the Philippines |
₱18,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱20,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | June 30, 2021 | March 5, 2024 |
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