Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs Nothing Phone (4a)

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) and the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 39/100 vs 6/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (4a) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition doesn't; the Nothing Phone (4a) is thinner (8.6mm vs 10.0mm).

The Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 33 points (39/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 75
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (4a)
Performance 9
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 48
Design 62
Value for money 86
What makes Nokia C2 2nd Edition better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 190g

  • Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Higher performance (9/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 33 points higher (39/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C2 2nd Edition: The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C2 2nd Edition Nothing Phone (4a)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 1148725
Geekbench Single 1237
Geekbench Multi 3281
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 480x960 2412x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 45W
Main camera 5 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 2 MP 32 MP
RAM 1GB / 2GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm
Weight 180 g 190 g
Price $349
Camera comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 2400 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Nothing Phone (4a)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (4a)
$349
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (9/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (48/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a bit better (75/100 vs 62/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 33 points (39/100 vs 6/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition and the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a MobileRank rating of 6/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on performance (9/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C2 2nd Edition over the Nothing Phone (4a)?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.