Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A23
82
Beebom Score
50
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.6", LCD, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 50W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | ||
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.6", LCD, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 50W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Battery | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Battery |
General
| Colors | Grey, Black | Black, Orange, Light Blue, Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 31, 2024 | March 25, 2022 | ||
| Availability | August 07, 2024 | March 29, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹27,999 | ₹19,499 | ||
| Colors | Grey, Black | Black, Orange, Light Blue, Black | ||
| Launch | July 31, 2024 | March 25, 2022 | ||
| Availability | August 07, 2024 | March 29, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹27,999 | ₹19,499 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Type | AMOLED | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1084 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2408 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 400 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 400 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1084 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2408 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 400 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 400 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Weight | 190 grams | 195 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Loudspeaker | ||
| Weight | 190 grams | 195 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Loudspeaker |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 680 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 610 | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 680 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 610 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED flash, Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Motion Capture, Ultra HDR | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED flash, Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Motion Capture, Ultra HDR | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 2 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Digital Zoom | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | |||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Digital Zoom | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 50 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 50 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
