Nothing Phone (2a)
#679
OnePlus 9RT 5G
#680Category Breakdown
Nothing Phone (2a)
OnePlus 9RT 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
52.552.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
68.868.8
Summary
- The Nothing Phone (2a) features a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1300 nits, while the OnePlus 9RT 5G has a slightly smaller 6.62-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 1100 nits, both supporting 120Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the Nothing Phone is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, whereas the OnePlus 9RT utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, offering robust performance in both cases.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both phones featuring a 50 MP main sensor and optical image stabilization, but the OnePlus 9RT includes additional ultrawide and macro lenses, while the Nothing Phone has a higher resolution selfie camera at 32 MP.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Nothing Phone at 5000 mAh compared to the OnePlus's 4500 mAh, although the OnePlus supports faster charging at 65W versus 45W.
- Software-wise, the Nothing Phone runs Android 14 with a promise of future updates, while the OnePlus 9RT launched with Android 11, upgradable to Android 13.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Nothing Phone using a plastic frame and back, while the OnePlus features an aluminum frame and glass back, contributing to a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
OnePlus 9RT 5G
General
Release Date
2024, March 05
2021, October 13
Announced
2024, March 05
2021, October 13
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.62"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~397 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 7200 Pro (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G610 MC4
Adreno 660
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 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), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56”, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
32 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@60fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
65W wired, 100% in 29 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
162.2 x 74.6 x 8.3 mm (6.39 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190 g
198.5 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Milk, Blue
Hacker Black, Nano Silver, Blue
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 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 (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
OS Version
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
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