The Nothing Phone 2a Plus and OnePlus Nord 4 offer the benchmark for mid-range smartphones and each introduces new features with it, with these two launching so close together. It’s not an exact apples-to-apples matchup, but given both companies’ reputation for premium devices at not-as-premium prices, the timing is right on this one.
Nothing Phone 2a Plus vs OnePlus Nord 4
Design
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus is a bit smaller in footprint, with dimensions of 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm and it weighs around the same at approximately 190g. It features a glass front with Gorilla Glass 5 protection, a plastic frame, and a plastic back. It comes with an IP54 rating water, splash, and dust resistance as well directly out of the box.
Three LED light strips on the rear are an unusual feature used for notifications and camera fills light. On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord 4 is slightly larger and heavier at 162.6 x 75 x 8 mm and 199.5g, featuring a glass front, aluminum back, and aluminum frame with a higher IP65 rating, ensuring better waterproof and dustproof protection.
Display
Both the phones support bright displays but with little rivalry between them. The Nothing Phone 2a Plus comes with a large 6.7-inch AMOLED display that offers up to 120Hz refresh rate; is HDR10+ compliant and has a peak brightness of 1300 nits. OnePlus Nord 4 meanwhile has a slightly bigger 6.74-inch Fluid AMOLED display which supports HDR10+ at the same 120Hz refresh rate but with a more impressive peak brightness level of up to 2150 nits.
Performance
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus runs on the Mediatek Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset, and this should return good performance with either 8GB or 12GB RAM options. It runs on Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.6. The OnePlus Nord 4, however, comes with the more powerful Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset and up to 16GB of RAM, running on Android 14 with OxygenOS 14.1, providing a performance edge.
Battery
In terms of battery, the Nothing Phone 2a Plus has a 5000 mAh battery with 50W charging, reaching full charge in 56 minutes. The OnePlus Nord 4 has a larger 5500 mAh battery with 100W charging, achieving a full charge in just 28 minutes, making it a better choice for users who need fast charging.
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FAQs
Which phone has a smoother display?
The OnePlus Nord 4 has a 120Hz refresh rate.
Which device charges faster?
The OnePlus Nord 4 with 65W fast charging.
