Nothing Phone (2a) 5G vs Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)

Compare Nothing Phone (2a) 5G, Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) to find out which smartphone suits your needs the best. Explore side-by-side specifications including display, performance, RAM, camera, battery, software, and price to make an informed choice.

Feature	Nothing Phone (2a) 5G ₹18,425 Remove	Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) ₹49,900 Remove	➕ Add Product
Digine (out of 10)	85 / 10	90 / 10
Display (out of 10)	85 / 10	90 / 10
Software (out of 10)	90 / 10	90 / 10
Parformance (out of 10)	80 / 10	90 / 10
Camera (out of 10)	85 / 10	85 / 10
Battery (out of 10)	80 / 10	85 / 10
Total_rating (out of 10)	84 / 10	88 / 10
Pros	✅ Unique transparent design with Glyph lights ✅ Clean and smooth Nothing OS ✅ Decent performance with Dimensity 7200 ✅ Good value for money	✅ 5G connectivity ✅ OLED displays ✅ Improved performance (A14 Bionic)
Cons	❌ No ultrawide or telephoto camera ❌ Plastic build instead of glass	❌ No charger in box ❌ Limited camera upgrades over iPhone 11
In The Box	Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Safety Information and Warranty Card, Screen Protector (Pre Applied), SIM Tray Ejector	Documentation, iPhone, USB-C to Lightning Cable
Model Number	A142	MGJ63HN/A
Model Name	Phone (2a) 5G	iPhone 12
Color	Black	White
Browse Type	Smartphones	Smartphones
SIM Type	Dual Sim	Dual Sim
hybrid-sim-slot	-	-
gpu	-	-
display-type	-	-
HD Game Support	Yes	-
Display Colors	1.07 Billion	-
Other Display Features	10 Bit (1.07 Billion Colours), 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 30Hz - 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, 5,000,000:1, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 5	1200 nits Max Brightness (HDR), 2000000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), 6.1 inch (Diagonal) All Screen OLED Display, 625 nits Max Brightness (Typical), Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating, Haptic Touch, HDR Display, Super Retina XDR Display, Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3)
Operating System	Android 14	iOS 14
processor-brand	-	-
Processor Type	Dimensity 7211 Pro	A14 Bionic Chip with Next Generation Neural Engine
Processor Core	Octa Core	-
Primary Clock Speed	2.8 GHz	-
Secondary Clock Speed	2 GHz	-
Tertiary Clock Speed	2 GHz	-
Internal Storage	128 GB	-
RAM	8 GB	-
Primary Camera Available	Yes	Yes
Primary Camera	51MP (OIS) + 51MP	12MP + 12MP
secondary-camera	-	-
Secondary Camera Features	1/2.74 inch Sensor Size, f/2.2 Aperture, Fixed Focus), Front Camera Setup: 32MP Camera (Sony IMX615	1080p and 720p), 1080p HD Video Recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 12MP Photos, 30 fps or 60 fps, 4K Video Recording at 24 fps, Animoji and Memoji, Cinematic Video Stabilisation (4K, Contour, Deep Fusion, Extended Dynamic Rnge for Video at 30 fps, f/2.2 Aperture, HDR Video Recording with Dolby Vision Upto 30 fps, High-Key Mono), Night Mode, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects (Natural, Portrait Mode with Advanced Bokeh and Depth Control, QuickTake Video, Slow-motion Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps, Smart HDR 3 for Photos, Stage, Stage Mono, Studio, TrueDepth Camera
Flash	Yes	Front: Retina Flash, Rear: Brighter True Tone Flash with Slow Sync
HD Recording	Yes	Yes
Full HD Recording	Yes	Yes
Video Recording	Yes	-
Video Recording Resolution	1181p (at 121 fps)), 1181p (at 31 fps), 1181p (at 61 fps), 1181p (at 61 fps)), Front Camera: 1181p (at 31 fps), Rear Camera: Main Camera (4K (at 31 fps), Ultra Wide Camera (4K (at 31 fps)	1080P, 4K, HDR Video Recording with Dolby Vision Upto 30 fps
Frame Rate	121 fps	30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, 24 fps, 240 fps
Image Editor	Yes	-
Call WaitHold	Yes	-
conference-call	-	-
Video Call Support	Yes	-
Call Divert	Yes	-
Phone Book	Yes	-
Call Timer	Yes	-
Speaker Phone	Yes	-
Speed Dialing	Yes	-
Call Records	Yes	-
Network Type	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Supported Networks	4G LTE, 5G, GSM, UMTS	4G LTE, 5G, GSM, WCDMA
internet-connectivity	-	-
Pre-installed Browser	Yes	-
Micro USB Port	Yes	-
Micro USB Version	Type C	-
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Version	v5.3	v5.0
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Yes	Yes
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB Connectivity	Yes	-
audio-jack	-	-
Map Support	Yes	Maps
GPS Support	Yes	Yes
Smartphone	Yes	-
SIM Size	Nano Sim	Nano + eSIM
Mobile Tracker	Yes	Yes
Removable Battery	No	No
MMS	Yes	-
SMS	Yes	Yes
Voice Input	Yes	-
graphics-ppi	-	-
Predictive Text Input	Yes	-
SIM Access	Dual Standby	-
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, In Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Three?axis Gyro
Upgradable Operating System	3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Updates	-
Other Features	BMP, DNG, Facial Recognition, Fingerprint Sensor, GIF, HEIC, HEIF, Image Supported Formats, IP54, Output: JPEG, Playback: JPEG, PNG, WEB, Works with Face Coverings	Aerospace-grade Aluminium, Audio Playback: Spatial Audio Playback, Ceramic Shield Front, Compatible with MagSafe Accessories and Wireless Chargers, HDR10 and HLG, Splash, Supports Dolby Atmos, Video Playback: HDR with Dolby Vision, Water and Dust Resistant (Rated IP68 (Maximum Depth of 6 Metres Upto 30 Minutes) Under IEC Standard 60529)
GPS Type	GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC	Built-in GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS and BeiDou
Audio Formats	AAC, AAC+, AC3, AC4, AMR, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, APE, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, FLAC, IMY, M4A, MID, OGG, Playback: MP3, Recording: WAV, WAV, WMA	-
Video Formats	3GP, AVI, FLV, H.265 (HEVC), MOV, MP4, Playback: MKV, Recording: MP4, TS, WEBM, WMV	H.264, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG, HEVC, MPEG?4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh	2815 mAh
battery-type	-	-
Width	76.32 mm	71.5 mm
Height	161.74 mm	146.7 mm
Depth	8.55 mm	7.4 mm
Warranty Summary	1 Year Manufacturing Warranty	1 year warranty for phone and 1 year warranty for in Box Accessories.
Warranty Service Type	Contact : Ph : 1811-212-1232	NA
Covered in Warranty	Manufacturing Defects	-
Domestic Warranty	1 Year	1 Year
Space Score	Space Score 84	Space Score 88
resolution-type	-	-
Processor Brand	-	Apple
internal-storage	-	-
Primary Camera Features	-	1080p HD Video Recording at 30 fps or 60 fps, 2x Optical Zoom Out, 30 fps or 60 fps, Audio Zoom, Contour, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom Upto 3x, Digital Zoom Upto 5x, Dual 12MP Camera System (Ultra Wide and Wide), Extended Dynamic Range for Video Upto 60 fps, HDR Video Recording with Dolby Vision Upto 30 fps, High?Key Mono), Night Mode, Night Mode Time-lapse, Optical Image Stabilisation, Optical Image Stabilisation for Video, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects (Natural, Portrait Mode with Advanced Bokeh and Depth Control, QuickTake Video, Slow-motion Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Smart HDR 3 for Photos, Stage, Stage Mono, Stereo Recording, Studio, Time-lapse Video with Stabilisation, Ultra Wide: f/2.4 Aperture, Video: 4K Video Recording at 24 fps, Wide: f/1.6 Aperture
Secondary Camera Available	-	Yes
Secondary Camera	-	12MP Front Camera
video-recording	-	-
Digital Zoom	-	Photo: Digital Zoom Upto 5x, Video: Digital Zoom Upto 3x
Dual Camera Lens	-	Primary Camera
Call Wait/Hold	-	Yes
Internet Connectivity	-	3G, 4G, 5G, EDGE, Wi-Fi
3G	-	Yes
pre-installed-browser	-	-
Wi-Fi Version	-	Wi?Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
EDGE	-	Yes
smartphone	-	-
Graphics PPI (PPI)	-	460
Browser	-	Safari
audio-formats	-	-
Weight	-	162 g
Summary	📸 Best Camera: Nothing Phone (2a) 5G | 🔋 Best Battery: Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) | 🏆 Best Overall: Apple iPhone 12 (128GB)