Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Realme 12 Pro+
Comparison between Nothing Phone (2a) Plus and Realme 12 Pro+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Phone (2a) Plus | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 774,023
- against 660,920
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 950 nits
Realme 12 Pro+, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Resistance Features
- IP65, IP64
- against IP54
- Fast Charge Power
- 67 W
- against 50 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 774,023 Best value | 660,920 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,195 Best value | 1,015 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,662 | 2,970 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A715 cores at 3.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.40 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,377 Best value | 799 |
Design
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, White | Blue, Beige, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 74 mm |
| Body Height | 161.7 mm | 161.5 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.1 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP65, IP64 Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W | 67 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Charge cycles | — | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits Best value | 950 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,412 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 394 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Color LED Notifications | Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Dual-Edge Display, AMOLED, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years Best value | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 4,700 Mbps Best value | 2,900 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 70 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (2a) Plus | 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A142P | RMX3840, RMX3841 |
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