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 XR
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
6.10"
6.70"
Display Type
Liquid Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (HBM)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR10+, 700 nits (typ), 1100 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
828x1792
1080x2412
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Mali-G610 MC4
RAM
3 GB
12 GB
Storage
64 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm (standard) SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
2942 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 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, 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, 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
150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (5.94 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm (6.37 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
Weight
194g
190g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Red, Yellow, Blue, Coral, White
Black, White, Milk, Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 12, upgradable to iOS 18.7
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, 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 XR puts up a strong fight with a score of 45.4/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone XR
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 XR 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 XR 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 XR and Nothing Phone (2a)?
Apple iPhone XR costs PKR 132,999 while Nothing Phone (2a) costs PKR 116,999. The price difference is PKR 16,000.
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