Carl Pei’s Nothing aims to replicate the success of Nothing Phone (1) by launching its successor Nothing Phone (2) all around the world. Nothing Phone (2) was launched in India on 11th July and it starts at a price of Rs. 44,999. This time Carl Pei has launched a flagship device with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, a glyph interface that has been made more useful, and much more.
Nothing Phone (2) has everything a mid-range flagship smartphone should have. Whether it is a 50MP+50MP lens at the back or a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, it has everything. Although there are mid-ranger flagships available but Nothing Phone (2) is expected to give a tough fight to all these smartphones. However, if you are not interested in other equally good smartphones, here are 8 other options that can be considered.
Note– Nothing Phone (2) pre-orders have begun in India and the sale starts on 21st July via Flipkart and Nothing website.
1. Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13 is one of the most prominent alternatives for Nothing Phone (2). The smartphone features a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate. It is powered by A15 Bionic chipset and runs ios 16. The Apple smartphone sports a 12MP main and 12MP ultrawide camera at the back. At the front is a 12MP selfie lens. iPhone 13 packs a 3240mAh battery with fast wired charging and 15W wireless charging.
The smartphone is available in the following storage configurations-
- 128GB- Rs. 60,999
- 256GB- Rs. 70,999
- 512GB – Rs. 90,999
Reasons to Buy iPhone 13-
- Capable cameras
- Long battery life
- Good performer
Reasons to Not Buy iPhone 13-
- Slow charging speed
- Low refresh rate
2. OnePlus 11R 5G
OnePlus 11R 5G is also a worthy alternative to Nothing Phone (2). It sports a 6.74-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with up to 16GB RAM and up to 256GB onboard storage. OnePlus 11R sports a triple camera setup at the back including a 50MP primary (with OIS), 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. There is a 16MP lens at the front and under the hood is a 5000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging. The device runs Android 13 with OxygenOS 13 on top.
OnePlus 11R 5G is available in the following storage configurations-
- 8GB RAM+128GB storage- Rs. 39,999
- 16GB RAM+256GB storage- Rs. 44,999
Reasons to buy OnePlus 11R 5G-
- Good battery life & fast performance
- Premium design
- Impressive primary camera
Reasons to not buy OnePlus 11R 5G-
- Ultrawide and macro sensors are underwhelming
3. iQOO Neo 7 Pro 5G
The recently launched iQOO Neo 7 Pro 5G is also an alternative to Nothing Phone (2). iQOO Neo 7 Pro 5G is powered by Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It comes with a 6.78-inch FHD+ display and a 120Hz refresh rate. There is a triple camera setup at the back including a 50MP main, 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens. It runs Android 13 with FunTouchOS 13 and sports a 16MP selfie camera at the front. Under the hood is a 5000mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging.
iQOO Neo 7 Pro is available in the following storage models-
- 8GB RAM+128GB storage- Rs. 34,999
- 12GB RAM+256GB storage- Rs. 37,999
Reasons to buy iQOO Neo 7 Pro-
- Fast performance
- All-day battery life
- Refreshing colors and design
Reasons to not buy iQOO Neo 7 Pro-
- Underwhelming ultrawide & macro cameras
- Loads of bloatware
4. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Samsung has launched the Galaxy A54 5G recently which is a worthy opponent or alternative to Nothing Phone (2). The smartphone is powered by Exynos 1380 SoC with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. There is a triple camera setup at the back including a 50MP primary, 12MP ultrawide, and a 5MP macro lens. The Galaxy A54 has a 32MP camera at the front and a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. There is a 5000mAh battery under the hood with 25W wired fast charging.
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G comes in the following storage configurations-
- 8GB RAM+128GB storage- Rs. 38,999
- 8GB RAM+256GB storage- Rs. 40,999
Reasons to buy Galaxy A54-
- Minimalistic design
- IP67 rating
- Good primary camera
Reasons to not buy Galaxy A54-
- Average performance
- Slow charging
- Useless macro sensor
5. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE features a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage. The smartphone has a triple camera setup at the back including a 12MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 8MP telephoto lens. There is a 32MP selfie camera and a 4500mAh battery under the hood with 25W wired and 15W wireless fast charging. It runs One UI 5.1 based on Android 13 out of the box.
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE comes in a lone 8GB RAM and 256GB storage option.
Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy S21 FE-
- Gorgeous display
- Comfortable design
- Clean UI
Reasons to not buy Samsung Galaxy S21 FE-
- Expensive
- Not the fastest smartphone on the market
- Slow charging
6. Google Pixel 7a
Google launched Pixel 7a in 2023 and it is one of the best existing alternatives to Nothing Phone (2). Pixel 7a is powered by Tensor G2 chipset and it sports a 6.1-inch OLED panel with 90Hz refresh rate. There is a 64MP primary and a 13MP ultrawide camera at the back and a 13MP sensor in the front. Google smartphone runs Android 13 with Pixel Experience UI and packs a 4385mAh battery under the hood with 18W wired and 7.5W wireless charging capability.
Google Pixel 7a comes in a single 128GB storage model for Rs. 43,999.
Reasons to buy Google Pixel 7a
- Top-notch photography
- Refined UI
- Good battery life
Reasons to not buy Google Pixel 7a
- Lacks performance
- Slow charging speed
- Single storage option available
7. Oppo Reno 10 Pro
Oppo Reno 10 Series was launched a day before Nothing Phone (2) was launched in India. Oppo Reno 10 Pro is a decent alternative to Nothing Phone (2) as it is powered by Snapdragon 778G chipset paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Oppo Reno 10 Pro features a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate and runs Android 13 with ColorOS out of the box. The camera setup is one of the best in class with a 50MP primary, 32MP telephoto portrait, and an 8MP ultrawide lens at the back. At the front is a 32MP selfie camera and juicing it is a 4600mAh battery with 80W wired fast charging capability.
Oppo Reno 10 Pro 5G comes in a 12GB RAM+256GB storage model for Rs. 39,999.
Reasons to buy Oppo Reno 10 Pro-
- Stylish design
- 80W charging
- Good camera performance
Reasons to not buy Oppo Reno 10 Pro-
- No audio jack
- Bloatware
- No HDR support for Netflix
8. Vivo V27 Pro
Vivo V27 Pro was launched in March 2023 and it is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset with up to 12GB RAM. The smartphone has a triple camera setup at the back (50MP+8MP+2MP) and a 50MP sensor on the front. Connectivity options include 5G, WiFi Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and more. It has a 4600mAh battery with 66W fast charging. The Vivo V27 weighs 182 grams and is 7.36mm thick.
Vivo V27 Pro comes in the following storage configurations-
- 8GB RAM+128GB storage- Rs. 37,999
- 8GB RAM+256GB storage- Rs. 39,999
- 12GB RAM+256GB storage- Rs. 42,999
Reasons to buy Vivo V27 Pro-
- Stylish design
- Good battery life
- AMOLED display
Reasons to not buy Vivo V27 Pro-
- Poor thermal performance
- Bloatware
- No stereo speaker
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