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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
46.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Sony Xperia 1 VI
55.2Inno Score
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

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSony Xperia 1 VI
Screen size6.7 ″+3%6.5 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1084x24121080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,862 nits+43%

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSony Xperia 1 VI
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7350 ProSnapdragon 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 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256GB256GB/512GB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSony Xperia 1 VI
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.9
Ultra-wide50 MP+317%12 MP
Telephoto—12 MP
Optical zoom—7.1 x
Max video4K@30fps4K@120fps
Front camera50 MP+317%12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSony Xperia 1 VI
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging50 W+67%30 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSony Xperia 1 VI
Weight190 g+1%192 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.2 mm+4%
IP ratingIP54IP65/IP68
Frame materialPlasticMetal

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSony Xperia 1 VI
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSony Xperia 1 VI
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Nothing OS 2.6)Android 14
OS update pledge3 years3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus versus Sony Xperia 1 VI
SpecNothing Phone (2a) PlusSony Xperia 1 VI
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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