Nothing Phone (2a) vs OnePlus 12R
25.3Performance54.4
49.7Display72.3
54.8Camera42.6
70.1Battery72.5
65.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2a)9 spec wins — OnePlus 12R
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 12R wins this phone face-off, 60.3 to 49, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and display (+23). Nothing Phone (2a) 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)
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 43
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 22% higher Active use endurance: 15.9 h vs 13 h
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $500
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 12R
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 50
- 246% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 101% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,200 vs 2,592
- 78% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.78 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1264x2780 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 450 ppi+14% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 4,500 nits+246% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | 89.4 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,500,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,128Bottom 43% | 1,950+73%Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,592Bottom 27% | 5,200+101%Top 35% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 3% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+100% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh+10% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 80 W+78% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 15.9 h+22% | 13 h |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+8% | 207 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+2% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.5) | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) | OnePlus 12R |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |