Nothing Phone (2a)
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OnePlus 9RT 5G
#563Category Breakdown
Nothing Phone (2a)
OnePlus 9RT 5G
Performance
89.990.1
Camera
93.895.6
Display
93.991.1
Battery
33.730.6
Build
72.680.5
Connectivity
84.185.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
79.174.4
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White, Milk, Blue
Hacker Black, Nano Silver, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
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
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass