Highlight

• Nothing has launched its new smartphone – the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus in India.
• It is a modified version of the Nothing Phone (2a) with a dual-tone finish.
• Among many similarities, both have similar designs and sport a 6.7-inch AMOLED display.
• Phone (2a) Plus’s starting price is Rs 27,999, which is Rs 4,000 more than the Phone (2a).

In July, Nothing surprised everyone with multiple product launches, including the sudden introduction of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus.

This new model follows the highly popular Nothing Phone (2a), which was released just five months ago.

Although both phones share a similar design, the Phone 2a Plus comes with a handful of upgrades that enhance its overall performance.

Here’s a brief comparison of their camera capabilities, pricing, and other features to help you decide if the “Plus” version is worth going for.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus VS Nothing Phone (2a) – Key Features

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus VS Nothing Phone (2a) – Price in India

Nothing Phone 2a Plus price in India starts at Rs 27,999 for the 8/256GB model and Rs 29,999 for the 12/256GB one.

This launch price tag is around Rs 2,000 more than the previously launched Nothing Phone 2a.

Here’s a variant-wise price comparison –

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Nothing Phone (2a)

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus VS Nothing Phone (2a) – Design & Display

The Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus share an identical design, making them visually indistinguishable.

However, they differ in available colours.

The Nothing Phone (2a) comes in black, blue, and white, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is offered in black and grey.

Both models feature a simplified version of the company’s iconic Glyph interface, with LEDs limited to the upper half of the device.

Given the identical screen specifications, there is not much of an upgrade to mention in Nothing Phone (2a) Plus.

Each phone boasts a 6.7-inch 120Hz “Flexible AMOLED” display, with a typical brightness of 700 nits.

This can be increased to 1,100 nits in high brightness mode for better visibility in direct sunlight.

Similar to Nothing Phone (2a), the always-on display is quite bright, even when colours are used for certain elements.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus VS Nothing Phone (2a) – Processor

The Nothing Phone (2a) is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro chipset, while the newer Nothing Phone (2a) Plus features the upgraded Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset.

According to the brand’s official communication, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus delivers 30% better graphical performance and 10% improved overall performance compared to its predecessor, thanks to the exclusive Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset.

Both chipsets are built on TSMC’s 4nm Gen 2 process and share the same core count and GPU.

However, the Dimensity 7350 Pro in the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus operates at a higher clock speed.

Both phones come with 8GB of RAM in their base variants.

The newly launched Nothing Phone (2a) Plus also offers 256GB of storage, which is double the storage capacity of the base variant of the Nothing Phone (2a).

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus VS Nothing Phone (2a) – Performance and Benchmarks

Both phones are equipped with Android 14, complemented by Nothing OS 2.6.

This operating system provides a clean and minimalist interface, enhanced with unique features like the Glyph Composer and custom ringtones.

Nothing has committed to delivering three major Android updates for both devices, ensuring long-term software support.

The performance of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus shows a significant improvement, achieving an impressive AnTuTu score of 771,491 compared to the 707,480 score of the Nothing Phone (2a).

Similar enhancements are evident in Geekbench scores.

The Phone (2a) Plus supports Extreme graphics settings for games like BGMI and also offers improved battery life despite the enhanced graphics.

Additionally, the Phone (2a) Plus comes preloaded with features like ChatGPT and an AI News Reporter.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus VS Nothing Phone (2a) – Cameras

Both the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus feature the same rear camera setup.

However, the newly launched Phone (2a) Plus includes a significant upgrade with a 50MP selfie camera, compared to the 32MP front camera on the Nothing Phone (2a).

The rear camera setup consists of a 50MP primary camera with OIS and auto-focus, alongside a 50MP ultrawide shooter with a 114-degree field of view.

A common concern with the Nothing Phone (2a) was that the images tended to be over-exposed.

Despite this, reviewers noted that the phone “handled sharp reds and pinks quite well” and produced decent bokeh.

It’s likely that Nothing addressed these issues with a software update, and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus appears to have these fixes already implemented, eliminating the need for users to wait for a software update.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus VS Nothing Phone (2a) – Battery and Charging

Both the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus come with a robust 5,000mAh battery, ensuring long-lasting usage on a single charge.

However, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has an edge when it comes to charging speed, supporting 50W fast charging.

This allows for quicker recharge times compared to the Nothing Phone (2a), which supports 45W fast charging.

With the enhanced charging capability of the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, users can expect to spend less time tethered to a charger.

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus VS Nothing Phone (2a) – Specs Comparison

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus VS Nothing Phone (2a) –  Which One Should You Buy?

 While the upgrades aren’t quite noteworthy, Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has gone with enhancements in the front camera, processing power and charging speed.

In the end, the verdict in Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Nothing Phone (2a) can’t be conclusive unless we consider the current price of both models.

Almost 5 months since its launch, Nothing Phone (2a) is currently priced at Rs 23,999 for the 128GB version without any bank offers on Flipkart.

On the other hand, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus starts at the launch price of Rs 25,999 with offers.

The additional Rs 2,000 could be justified by the extra performance, improved selfie camera, and slightly faster charging speed.

So, when you compare the 256GB versions of both models, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus emerges as a better option.

However, it is important to keep in mind that the cost-effectiveness is bound by offers.

If you can’t take advantage of any discounts then Nothing Phone (2a) Plus will cost you Rs 27,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

In this case, the Nothing Phone (2a) might be the more reasonable choice between the two.

FAQs

Q1. Which one of Nothing Phone (2a) or Nothing Phone (2a) Plus support eSIM?

Answer. The Nothing Phone 2a Plus has two physical SIM slots that support nano-SIM. Unfortunately, none of the two support eSIM.

Q2. Can I use additional storage in Nothing Phone (2a)?

Answer: Besides the internal storage of the phone, you can also use Cloud Storage. Examples of Cloud storage are iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive.

Q3. What is the difference between Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

Answer. The key points of difference between Nothing Phone (2a) and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus include the following –

• Faster MediaTek 7350 Pro chip (10% faster CPU, up to 30% faster GPU)
• 50MP front-facing camera
• 50W charging (up from 45W)
• 02mm shorter in height
• Updated design with metal accents (under the plastic)

Q4. Does Nothing Phone (2a) Plus have wireless charging?

Answer. While the Phone (2a) Plus has the same capacity battery of 5000 mAh as the previous Nothing Phone (2a), the smartphone supports a tad faster wired charging at 50W.

However, like the non-Plus model, there is no support for wireless charging.

Q5. What colour variants are available for Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Nothing Phone (2a)?

Answer. While the Nothing Phone (2a) is available in Black, Blue, Special Edition and White, Nothing has added two new colour variants for the Phone (2a) Plus model – Metallic Grey and an updated Black.

Q6. What chip does the Nothing Phone 2a Plus use?

Answer. The Nothing Phone 2a Plus will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 chip.

Q7. What are the available color and storage options for the Phone 2a Plus?

Answer. The Phone 2a Plus will be available in Black and Grey, with options for 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage or 12GB of RAM with 256GB of storage.

Q8. How does the Nothing Phone (2a) camera setup stand out?

Answer. The Nothing Phone (2a) features a high-spec camera setup with dual 50MP sensors for main and ultra-wide shots, alongside a 32MP selfie shooter, positioning it as a leading option for photography within its price range.

Q9. What unique design features does the Nothing Phone (2a) offer?

Answer. The device continues Nothing’s tradition of a transparent back design, showcasing the phone’s internals. It also introduces a simplified Glyph lighting system for distinctive visual alerts and design appeal.

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