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iPhone 15 vs Phone (2a): which is better?

iPhone 15 and Phone (2a) compared side by side across 22 specs and 6 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 22 SPECS · 6 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

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SMARTPHONES

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← TOP PICK

APPLE

iPhone 15

$799

BEST OVERALL

NOTHING

Phone (2a)

$349

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The iPhone 15 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.6/10 — 0.6 ahead of the Phone (2a). Tightest race: battery, just 0.3 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 6 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

CAME

DISP

BATT

SOFT

VALU

iPhone 15×3

Phone (2a)×3

Apple iPhone 15BEST OVERALL

Nothing Phone (2a)BEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPCamera — iPhone 15 leads by 1.3

TIGHTESTBattery — only 0.3 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

IPHONE 15PHONE 2A

PerformanceiiPhone 15 · +1.0

IPHONE 158.8

PHONE 2A7.8

CameraiiPhone 15 · +1.3

IPHONE 158.5

PHONE 2A7.2

DisplayiPhone (2a) · +0.6

IPHONE 157.8

PHONE 2A8.4

BatteryiPhone (2a) · +0.3

IPHONE 158.0

PHONE 2A8.3

SoftwareiiPhone 15 · +0.6

IPHONE 159.2

PHONE 2A8.6

ValueiPhone (2a) · +0.5

IPHONE 158.4

PHONE 2A8.9

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Phone (2a)2.29BEST DEAL

02iPhone 151.08

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

22 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

iPhone 15$7994W8.6

Phone (2a)$3498W8.0

Battery CapacityMAHi

3,349 mAh

5,000 mAh← BEST +49%

Wired ChargingWi

20 W

45 W← BEST +125%

Wireless ChargingWi

15 W

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Main CameraMPi

48 MP

50 MP← BEST +4%

Ultra-Wide CameraMPi

12 MP

50 MP← BEST +317%

Telephotoi

None (2x in-sensor crop)

None

Front CameraMPi

12 MP

32 MP← BEST +167%

Max Videoi

4K@60fps

4K@30fps

Wi-FiiSAME

Wi-Fi 6

WeightGi

171 g← 10% lighter

190 g

Buildi

Aluminum frame, color-infused glass back

Plastic frame, glass back

Water Resistancei

IP68

IP54

Display SizeINi

6.1 in

6.7 in← BEST +10%

Display Typei

OLED Super Retina XDR

AMOLED

Refresh RateHZi

60 Hz

120 Hz← BEST +100%

Peak BrightnessNITSi

2,000 nits← BEST +54%

1,300 nits

Chipseti

Apple A16 Bionic

MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro

RAMGBi

6 GB

8 GB← BEST +33%

AnTuTu Scorei

1,450,000← BEST +104%

710,000

Operating Systemi

iOS 17 (upgradable)

Android 14, Nothing OS 2.5

OS Update SupportYRi

6 yr← BEST +100%

3 yr

Storage Optionsi

128/256/512GB

128/256GB

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

iPhone 15APPLE8.6

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Phone (2a) (8.0)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Phone (2a)NOTHING8.0

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · iPhone 15 (1.1)

PRIORITY · CAMERA

Best for camera

iPhone 15APPLE8.5

CAMERA WEIGHTEDCONF 82%

Best visible score in the camera category group.

RUNNER-UP · Phone (2a) (7.2)

PRIORITY · PERFORMANCE

Best for performance

iPhone 15APPLE8.8

PERFORMANCE WEIGHTEDCONF 84%

Best visible score in the performance category group.

RUNNER-UP · Phone (2a) (7.8)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1APPLE0.0

iPhone 15

“The standard iPhone 15 brings the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera, and USB-C to Apple's mainstream flagship.”

Software 9.2

Performance 8.8

Wins AnTuTu Score

Wins Peak Brightness

TRADE-OFFDisplay capped at 60Hz refresh

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#2NOTHING0.0

Phone (2a)

“The Nothing Phone (2a) delivers standout Glyph design, a clean Nothing OS and flagship-feeling smoothness at a genuine mid-range price.”

Value 8.9

Software 8.6

Wins Battery Capacity

Wins Main Camera

TRADE-OFFCameras struggle in low light

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Still deciding? The iPhone 15 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.6/10 · WINS 3 OF 6 CATEGORIES

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Apple iPhone 15 vs Nothing Phone (2a): which is better?

The Apple iPhone 15 is our overall pick, scoring 8.6/10 against 8.0/10 for the Nothing Phone (2a) — a 8% edge. Current starting prices span $349–$799. The score weighs category-specific smartphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Apple iPhone 15 leads overall with a 8.6 total score.
Nothing Phone (2a) wins 8 comparable specs with a 38% weighted win rate.
Nothing Phone (2a) has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Capacity.
Nothing Phone (2a) has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Apple iPhone 15WINNER 8.6/10

The standard iPhone 15 brings the Dynamic Island, a 48MP main camera, and USB-C to Apple's mainstream flagship.

Pros

+ Excellent 48MP main camera with sharp 2x crop
+ USB-C finally replaces Lightning
+ Dynamic Island and bright OLED display
+ Long, reliable iOS update support

Cons

− Display capped at 60Hz refresh
− No dedicated telephoto lens
− Base 128GB storage feels tight for video shooters

Best for: Mainstream buyers wanting a balanced flagship · People upgrading from older iPhones · Users who value long software support

“If you want the iPhone experience without paying Pro prices, the iPhone 15 is the sweet spot. You give up the 120Hz ProMotion display, telephoto lens and the fastest chip, but you keep the excellent 48MP camera, USB-C, the Dynamic Island and Apple's…”

Nothing Phone (2a)8.0/10

The Nothing Phone (2a) delivers standout Glyph design, a clean Nothing OS and flagship-feeling smoothness at a genuine mid-range price.

Pros

+ Unique transparent design with Glyph lighting
+ Clean, fast and near-bloat-free Nothing OS
+ Smooth 120Hz AMOLED display
+ Strong 5000mAh battery with 45W charging

Cons

− Cameras struggle in low light
− No wireless charging
− Only IP54 splash resistance, not full IP67/68

Best for: Style-conscious buyers on a budget · Fans of clean, minimal Android software · Students and first-time premium-feel buyers

“The Nothing Phone (2a) is one of the best value phones of its generation. It looks like nothing else, runs a refreshingly clean version of Android, and delivers performance and a display that feel a tier above the price. Cameras are good in daylight but…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 or Nothing Phone (2a)?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific smartphones specs, the Apple iPhone 15 scores highest overall (8.6/10, 0.6 points ahead of the Nothing Phone (2a)). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Apple iPhone 15 and Nothing Phone (2a)?

The biggest measurable differences are Chipset, Battery Capacity, Main Camera. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Apple iPhone 15 better value than the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Apple iPhone 15 starts around $799 and the Nothing Phone (2a) around $349. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other smartphones on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 smartphones from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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