Nothing Phone (2a) vs OnePlus Ace 2

The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the OnePlus Ace 2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 2 leads — 60/100 vs 59/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,481,118 vs 985,261).

The OnePlus Ace 2 edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (2a)

Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 52

OnePlus Ace 2

Performance 71
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 49
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 204g

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 49/100)

What makes OnePlus Ace 2 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1481118 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3000
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the OnePlus Ace 2, the OnePlus Ace 2 scores 1 points higher (60/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 2 (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).

OnePlus Ace 2: The OnePlus Ace 2 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (2a) OnePlus Ace 2
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 985261 1481118
Geekbench Single 1100 1761
Geekbench Multi 3000 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 1240x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 Android 13, ColorOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 —
Dimensions 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm 163.4×74.3×8.7 mm
Weight 190 g 204 g
Launch price $349 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (2a)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera

OnePlus Ace 2

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (2a)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

OnePlus Ace 2

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1240x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (2a)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

OnePlus Ace 2

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and OnePlus Ace 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100
985261 AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
60/100 +33.5%
1481118 AnTuTu

OnePlus Ace 2 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 33.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (2a)

$349

OnePlus Ace 2

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 2 (57/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 2 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the OnePlus Ace 2?

The OnePlus Ace 2 edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the OnePlus Ace 2?

The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the OnePlus Ace 2 — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the OnePlus Ace 2?

The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the OnePlus Ace 2?

The OnePlus Ace 2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the OnePlus Ace 2?

The OnePlus Ace 2 is a better fit for active users.