Fairphone 6 vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 53/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4415); the Fairphone 6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,027,025 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1027025 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 1161 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3390 vs 3000
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4415 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Lighter: 190g vs 193g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 6 points higher (59/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 6 | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1027025 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2484 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4415 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1116x2484
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
- 4415 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 6 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Fairphone 6 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 4.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Fairphone 6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (57/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (48/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Fairphone 6 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for active users.