Nothing Phone (4a) vs OnePlus Nord 2T
The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads — 62/100 vs 53/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the Nothing Phone (4a) is faster in AnTuTu (1,039,119 vs 1,017,976).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (4a)
OnePlus Nord 2T
What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1039119 vs 1017976
- Better Geekbench Single: 1223 vs 1114
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 3168
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the OnePlus Nord 2T, the Nothing Phone (4a) scores 9 points higher (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (4a) | OnePlus Nord 2T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1039119 | 1017976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and OnePlus Nord 2T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (4a) leads OnePlus Nord 2T by 2.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Nord 2T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the OnePlus Nord 2T are nearly equal (60/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (61/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Nothing Phone (4a) are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) edges out the OnePlus Nord 2T by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the OnePlus Nord 2T — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the OnePlus Nord 2T?
The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.