Apple iPhone Duo vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

The Apple iPhone Duo (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Duo leads — 72/100 vs 59/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4883); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Duo is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 254g).

The Apple iPhone Duo is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone Duo

Performance 97
Display 82
Camera 49
Battery 59
Portability 20
Value for money 52

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone Duo better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 2560
  • Faster charging: 60W vs 50W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4883 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 254g

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Duo vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the Apple iPhone Duo scores 13 points higher (72/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo leads (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (59/100 vs 20/100).

Apple iPhone Duo: The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone Duo Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Processor Apple A20 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
AnTuTu 3551073 1037391
Geekbench Single 4612 1111
Geekbench Multi 11819 2560
Display 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1878x2670 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4883 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 60W 50W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB
OS iOS 27 Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 117.8×84.1×11.3 mm 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm
Weight 254 g 190 g
Launch price $1999 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone Duo

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
49
camera

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone Duo

  • 7.6" Foldable LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1878x2670
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone Duo

  • 4883 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
59
battery

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Duo and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Duo Apple A20 Pro
72/100
3551073 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100 -242.3%
1037391 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone Duo leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 242.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone Duo

$1999

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Duo significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (97/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Duo and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone Duo is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Duo (59/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Apple iPhone Duo is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Duo and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Apple iPhone Duo has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Duo or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Apple iPhone Duo leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Duo over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Apple iPhone Duo is a better fit for gamers and power users.