Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 2a if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- 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
Nothing Phone 2a
Samsung Galaxy A35
Performance
74.4 ★
60.5
Camera
76.0
76.0
Battery
88.0 ★
86.0
Gaming
71.8 ★
61.0
Overall
79.6 ★
74.0
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Nothing Phone 2a
74.4/100
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
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Nothing Phone 2a
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 2a
💰 Value
🏆 Nothing Phone 2a
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.60"
Display Type
AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2412
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
GPU
ARM Mali-G715
Mali-G68 MP5
RAM
12 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
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
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0" + 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", HDR, video (1080p@60fps)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", Video (4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 50% in 23 min, 100% in 1 hour
Fast battery 25W wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
161.7 x 76.3 x 8.6 mm
161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm
Weight
190g
209g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Black, White, Milk, Blue
Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 14, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 7
Our Verdict
Nothing Phone 2a is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 79.6/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Battery, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A35 puts up a strong fight with a score of 74.0/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Samsung Galaxy A35
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 2a or Samsung Galaxy A35?
Nothing Phone 2a is the overall winner with a score of 79.6/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 2a or Samsung Galaxy A35?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
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 Nothing Phone 2a and Samsung Galaxy A35?
Nothing Phone 2a costs PKR 116,999 while Samsung Galaxy A35 costs PKR 119,999. The price difference is PKR 3,000.
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