Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
#566
Realme GT Explorer Master
#681Category Breakdown
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Realme GT Explorer Master
Performance
73.070.8
Camera
52.552.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
69.568.8
Summary
- The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus features a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a higher peak brightness of 1300 nits compared to the 6.55-inch Super AMOLED display of the Realme GT Explorer Master, which peaks at 1100 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Nothing Phone is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset, while the Realme GT utilizes the Snapdragon 870, with both offering 120Hz refresh rates.
- Camera capabilities are similar, with both phones sporting 50 MP main sensors and OIS, but the Realme GT includes a 32 MP selfie camera versus the 50 MP on the Nothing Phone.
- The Nothing Phone has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 4500 mAh in the Realme GT, although the latter supports faster charging at 65W.
- Build quality is comparable, with both using Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, but the Realme GT has an aluminum frame, while the Nothing Phone opts for a plastic frame.
- Lastly, the Nothing Phone runs on Android 14 with Nothing OS 3.0, offering a more recent software experience than the Realme GT's Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Realme GT Explorer Master
General
Release Date
2024, July 31
2021, July 21
Announced
2024, July 31
2021, July 21
Description
N/A
Also known as Realme GT Master Explorer Edition
Display
Size
6.7"
6.55"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC4
Adreno 650
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
50 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
50 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76"
32 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Charging Details
50W wired, 50% in 21 min, 100% in 56 min
65W wired, 50% in 13 min, 100% in 33 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
159.9 mm x 72.5 mm x 8.0/8.8 mm (depending on color)
Weight
190 g
183.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Grey
Gray, White, Aurora, Apricot
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No