Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 2a if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Nothing Phone 2a if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Nothing Phone 2a if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Nothing Phone 2a if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Nothing Phone 2a if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Nothing Phone 2a
Performance
47.9
74.4 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
46.3
71.8 ★
Overall
45.4
79.6 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 2a
74.4/100
Camera Winner
Nothing Phone 2a
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Nothing Phone 2a
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 2a
71.8/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 2a
79.6/100
Best Value
Nothing Phone 2a
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Nothing Phone 2a
📷 Camera
🏆 Nothing Phone 2a
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 2a
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 2a
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 2a
📱 Display
Screen Size
4.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Resolution
750x1334
1080x2412
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+)
MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
ARM Mali-G715
RAM
3 GB
12 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", HDR, video (1080p@60fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
1821 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
18W wired, 50% in 30 min 7.5W wireless (Qi)
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm
Weight
148g
190g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, White, Red
Black, White, Milk, Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 13, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, Nothing OS 3.0
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 2a is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 79.6/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone SE (2020) puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Pros
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
Nothing Phone 2a
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone SE (2020) or Nothing Phone 2a?
Nothing Phone 2a is the overall winner with a score of 79.6/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone SE (2020) or Nothing Phone 2a?
Nothing Phone 2a wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Nothing Phone 2a has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone 2a is better for gaming with a score of 71.8/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Nothing Phone 2a offers better value at PKR 116,999 with a value score of 2.5.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone SE (2020) and Nothing Phone 2a?
Apple iPhone SE (2020) costs PKR 90,999 while Nothing Phone 2a costs PKR 116,999. The price difference is PKR 26,000.
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