Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
25.3Performance55.2
47.5Display51.4
58.6Camera55.8
54Battery49.1
65.3Features73.3
6 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a) Plus9 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 46.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) and features (+8). Nothing Phone (2a) Plus still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 49
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 67% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 30 W
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 160% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,804 vs 2,614
- 96% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,250 vs 1,147
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+3% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,862 nits+43% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,147Bottom 44% | 2,250+96%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,614Bottom 27% | 6,804+160%Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 50 W+67% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+1% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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