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Phone (2a) vs 13: which is better?

Phone (2a) and 13 compared side by side across 22 specs and 7 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 22 SPECS · 7 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

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SMARTPHONES

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NOTHING

Phone (2a)

$349

BEST VALUE

← TOP PICK

ONEPLUS

$899

BEST OVERALL

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The 13 takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.7/10 — 0.7 ahead of the Phone (2a). Tightest race: software, just 0.1 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 7 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

PERF

CAME

DISP

BATT

SOFT

VALU

DESI

Phone (2a)×1

13×6

Nothing Phone (2a)BEST VALUE

OnePlus 13BEST OVERALL

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPDesign — 13 leads by 8.8

TIGHTESTSoftware — only 0.1 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

PHONE 2A13

Performancei13 · +1.1

PHONE 2A7.8

138.9

Camerai13 · +1.0

PHONE 2A7.2

138.2

Displayi13 · +0.5

PHONE 2A8.4

138.9

Batteryi13 · +1.3

PHONE 2A8.3

139.6

SoftwareiPhone (2a) · +0.1

PHONE 2A8.6

138.5

Valuei13 · +0.2

PHONE 2A8.9

139.1

Designi13 · +8.8

PHONE 2A0.0

138.8

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Phone (2a)2.29BEST DEAL

02130.97

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

22 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

Phone (2a)$3491W8.0

13$8997W8.7

Battery CapacityMAHi

5,000 mAh

6,000 mAh← BEST +20%

Wired ChargingWi

45 W

100 W← BEST +122%

Wireless ChargingWi

—

50 W

Main CameraMPiSAME

50 MP

Ultra-Wide CameraMPiSAME

50 MP

Telephotoi

None

50MP 3x

Front CameraMPiSAME

32 MP

Max Videoi

4K@30fps

8K 30fps

Wi-Fii

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 7

WeightGi

190 g← 11% lighter

213 g

Buildi

Plastic frame, glass back

Aluminum frame

Water Resistancei

IP54

IP68 / IP69

Display SizeINi

6.7 in

6.82 in← BEST +2%

Display Typei

AMOLED

LTPO AMOLED

Refresh RateHZiSAME

120 Hz

Peak BrightnessNITSi

1,300 nits

4,500 nits← BEST +246%

Chipseti

MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro

Snapdragon 8 Elite

RAMGBi

8 GB

16 GB← BEST +100%

AnTuTu Scorei

710,000

2,180,000← BEST +207%

Operating Systemi

Android 14, Nothing OS 2.5

OxygenOS 15 (Android 15)

OS Update SupportYRi

3 yr

4 yr← BEST +33%

Storage Optionsi

128/256GB

256GB / 512GB / 1TB

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

13ONEPLUS8.7

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 · 13 (1.0)

PRIORITY · DESIGN

Best for design

13ONEPLUS8.8

DESIGN WEIGHTEDCONF 84%

Best visible score in the design category group.

RUNNER-UP · Phone (2a) (0.0)

PRIORITY · BATTERY

Best for battery

13ONEPLUS9.6

BATTERY WEIGHTEDCONF 92%

Best visible score in the battery category group.

RUNNER-UP · Phone (2a) (8.3)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#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 Main Camera

Wins Refresh Rate

TRADE-OFFCameras struggle in low light

BEST VALUEBest price →

#1ONEPLUS0.0

“Performance-and-battery flagship with a huge 6000mAh cell, 100W charging, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and a fluid display.”

Battery 9.6

Value 9.1

Wins Battery Capacity

Wins AnTuTu Score

TRADE-OFFCameras trail the top three

BEST OVERALLBest price →

Still deciding? The 13 is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.7/10 · WINS 6 OF 7 CATEGORIES

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Nothing Phone (2a) vs OnePlus 13: which is better?

The OnePlus 13 is our overall pick, scoring 8.7/10 against 8.0/10 for the Nothing Phone (2a) — a 9% edge. Current starting prices span $349–$899. The score weighs category-specific smartphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

OnePlus 13 leads overall with a 8.7 total score.
OnePlus 13 wins 8 comparable specs with a 38% weighted win rate.
OnePlus 13 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.

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…”

OnePlus 13WINNER 8.7/10

Performance-and-battery flagship with a huge 6000mAh cell, 100W charging, Snapdragon 8 Elite, and a fluid display.

Pros

+ Class-leading battery life
+ Extremely fast 100W charging
+ Flagship Snapdragon performance
+ Strong value

Cons

− Cameras trail the top three
− Fewer ecosystem features
− Slower update cadence than Google/Samsung

Best for: All-day power users · Fast-charging seekers · Value-focused buyers

“The endurance-and-speed champion: the biggest battery, the fastest charging, and flagship performance for less money. Camera tuning is good but a step behind Apple, Samsung, and Google.”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Nothing Phone (2a) or OnePlus 13?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific smartphones specs, the OnePlus 13 scores highest overall (8.7/10, 0.7 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 Nothing Phone (2a) and OnePlus 13?

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

Is the OnePlus 13 better value than the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The OnePlus 13 starts around $899 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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