Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 59/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 985,261); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 3000
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (57/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 22 points higher (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (100/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 248.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (100/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) by 22 points (81/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.