Nothing Phone (2a) vs OnePlus Nord CE 4: How the two mid-range Android smartphones compare

TOI Tech Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 21, 2024, 14:19 IST

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Nothing and OnePlus have launched affordable mid-range smartphones with notable specifications. The Nothing Phone (2a) stands out with its innovative design and customizable features, while the OnePlus Nord CE 4 offers strong performance and quick charging. This article provides a detailed spec-by-spec comparison to assist in choosing the right smartphone.

Nothing Phone (2a) vs OnePlus Nord CE 4: How the two mid-range Android smartphones compare

Nothing and OnePlus are known for offering affordable smartphones with pretty good set of specifications. Both the brands offer devices that deliver impressive performance, stylish designs, and competitive pricing. If you have been planning to purchase a mid-range Android smartphone, then you can consider buying either the Nothing Phone (2a) or the OnePlus Nord CE 4.
The Nothing Phone (2a) offers a unique aesthetic and user experience with its innovative design and customisable features, while the OnePlus Nord CE4 impresses with its powerful performance and rapid charging capabilities. Wondering how the two mid-range smartphones compare? Here’s a detailed spec-by-spec comparison of the two smartphones to assist you in choosing the right one for your needs.

Here’s a table comparing the specifications of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the OnePlus Nord CE4:

Specification	Nothing Phone (2a)	OnePlus Nord CE4
Display	6.7-inch FHD+ OLED, 2412×1084 pixels,	6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED,
	30-120Hz adaptive refresh rate,	2412×1080 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate,
	240Hz touch sampling rate,	240Hz touch sampling rate,
	2160Hz PWM dimming, HDR10+,	2160Hz PWM Dimming,
	10-bit color, up to 1300 nits peak brightness,	up to 1100 nits peak brightness,
	Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4nm),	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm),
	up to 2.8GHz, Mali-G610 MC4 GPU	Adreno 720 GPU
RAM & Storage	8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB UFS 2.2,	8GB LPDDR4X RAM with
	8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X RAM with 256GB UFS 2.2	128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1, expandable up to 1TB with microSD
Operating System	Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.5	Android 14 with OxygenOS 14
SIM	Dual SIM (nano + nano)	Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD)
Rear Camera	50MP main (f/1.88, OIS),	50MP rear (Sony LYT-600, f/1.8, OIS),
	50MP ultra-wide (114°, f/2.2)	8MP ultra-wide (Sony IMX355, f/2.2)
	4K video at 30 fps, Action Mode	LED flash
Front Camera	32MP (f/2.4)	16MP (f/2.4)
Fingerprint Sensor	In-display optical	In-display
Dimensions	161.74 x 76.32 x 8.55 mm	162.5 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm
Weight	190g	186g
Water Resistance	Splash resistant (IP54)	Dust and splash resistant (IP54)
Connectivity	5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE,	5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE,
	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS
Battery	5000mAh with 45W wired charging	5500mAh with 100W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging

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