Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 15
Here you can compare Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Apple iPhone 15. Comparing Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 15 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) stands against Apple iPhone 15 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹31,999 and for Apple iPhone 15 is ₹54,900. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jun 15, 2026.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 2a Plus (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° FOV, OIS & EIS, Auto focus, 10x digital zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76" sensor, 114° FOV | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm |
| Price | ₹31,999 | ₹54,900 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 68 / 100 Better Specs | 66 / 100 |
| Display Size | 6.7 in Bigger Display | 6.1 in |
| Display Resolution | 1084 x 2412 pixels | 1179 x 2556 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% Less Bezels | |
| RAM | 12 GB More RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3 GHz | 3.46 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core More CPU Cores | Hexa Core |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP |
| Weight | 190 g | 171 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm | 7.8 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Bigger Battery | 3349 mAh |
| Unique Features | Fingerprint Sensor No No Reverse Charging | No Water Resistant Wireless Charging No |
General
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Phone 2a Plus, A142P | iPhone 15 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 31st, 2024 | September 12, 2023 |
| In The Box | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone (2a) Plus Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector tool, Safety card |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.3 x 161.7 x 8.55 mm | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 171 g |
| Colors | Black, Grey | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass back |
| HDR Support | Yes, Dolby Vision | |
| Features | 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, Always On Display, Contrast ratio: 1,000,000:1, 2160 / 1920 Hz PWM frequency | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical),HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac /ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
Performance
| AnTuTu Score | 1,364,468 (Total) (v10) 349,428 (CPU) 445,622 (GPU) 247,610 (Memory) 321,808 (UX) | |
| Camera Score | 145 (DxOMark) |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Front Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Patches Every 2 Months, Glyph Interface, 2 high-definition mics, Dual stereo speakers, 360° antenna, Hybrid Coexistence 2.0 | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes, NVMe Storage |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 1/1.57" sensor, 84.5° FOV, OIS & EIS, Auto focus, 10x digital zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76" sensor, 114° FOV | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Night Mode, Live Photo, Portrait Mode (1X,2X), Lenticular, Advanced HDR, Beauty, 50MP Ultra HD, Expert Mode, Panorama, Motion Capture, Two photographic styles, Ultra XDR, AI Vivid Mode, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night Mode, Action Mode | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° FOV Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF Autofocus, Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v14 | iOS v17 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance cores at 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A715) & 6x Efficiency cores at 2.0 GHz (Cortex-A510) | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G610 MC4 | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
Multimedia
| Supports | Playback: JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG, Output: JPEG, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours |
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