Nothing Phone (2a) vs OnePlus Nord CE 4
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the OnePlus Nord CE 4, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 100W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 190 g | 186 g |
| Released | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 |
Summary: Nothing Phone (2a) is ahead on storage (max). OnePlus Nord CE 4 is ahead on battery, wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Flexible AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels, FHD+ (~394 ppi density) | 1080 x 2412 pixels (FHD+), 20:9 ratio, 394 ppi density |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Not specified |
| Features | — | 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, 2160Hz PWM dimming, 900 nits HBM, 1100 nits peak brightness, Aqua Touch |
Platform
| Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, Nothing OS 2.5 (upgradable to Nothing OS 3.0) | Android 14, OxygenOS 14 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x2.0 Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x 2.63 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 720 |
Memory
| Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 1TB |
Main Camera
| Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.88, (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS (Sony LYT600 sensor) + 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm (Sony IMX355 sensor) |
| Features | LED flash, Panorama, HDR, Glyph Interface light | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Dual-view Video, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Pano, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Hi-res Mode, Retouching, Filters, Google Lens, Pro Mode |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/2.74" | 16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1µm |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps |
| Features | — | Panorama, Face Unlock, Screen Flash, Night Mode, Portrait mode, Pano, Time-lapse, Retouching, Filters, Dual-view Video |
Battery
| Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po 5500 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh, non-removable | — |
| Charging | 45W wired (100% in 59 min, 20 mins for a day's power) | 100W wired, SUPERVOOC (advertised to provide a day's power in 15 minutes) |
Body
| Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm | 162.5 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm (6.398 x 2.965 x 0.330 in) |
| Weight | 190 g | 186 g (6.56 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 | — |
Comms
| Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus Nord CE 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, March 5 | April 1, 2024 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, March 12 | Available. Released April 4, 2024. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Nothing Phone (2a) or OnePlus Nord CE 4?
OnePlus Nord CE 4 — 5,000 mAh for the Nothing Phone (2a) versus 5,500 mAh for the OnePlus Nord CE 4.
Which is lighter, Nothing Phone (2a) or OnePlus Nord CE 4?
OnePlus Nord CE 4 — 190 g for the Nothing Phone (2a) versus 186 g for the OnePlus Nord CE 4.
Which is newer, Nothing Phone (2a) or OnePlus Nord CE 4?
OnePlus Nord CE 4 — Mar 2024 for the Nothing Phone (2a) versus Apr 2024 for the OnePlus Nord CE 4.
Is the Nothing Phone (2a) or the OnePlus Nord CE 4 rated higher?
We rate the Nothing Phone (2a) 8/10 and the OnePlus Nord CE 4 8/10.