Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus 9R 5G
Here you can compare Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) and OnePlus 9R 5G. Comparing Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus 9R 5G on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) stands against OnePlus 9R 5G and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹24,999 and for OnePlus 9R 5G is ₹20,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 19, 2026.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a (8GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus 9R 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11, upgradable to v12 |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Price | ₹24,999 | ₹20,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 70 / 100 Better Specs | 63 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1084 x 2412 pixels Better Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 3.2 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Bigger Battery | 4500 mAh |
| Unique Features | No Water Resistant Reverse Charging | FM Radio No No |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Phone 2a | 9R |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | March 05, 2024 | |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm | 74.1 x 161 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 189 g |
| Colors | White, Black |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display | Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Performance
| AnTuTu Score | 701,545 (Total) (v10) 222,438 (CPU) 174,768 (GPU) 135,612 (Memory) 168,727 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,485 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,093 (Single Core) 3,347 (OpenCL) 3,363 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 1,139 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Speaker Score | 72 (Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 15.25 hours |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | yes with A-GPS,GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Flicker-detect Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, Dual 5G |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 1/1.56" 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 114° FOV | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Monochrome |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | Sony IMX586 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v14 | Android v11, upgradable to v12 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 | 1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585 |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 650 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W |
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