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Nothing Phone (2a) vs Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Nothing · 2024

Nothing Phone (2a)

85/ 100

Launch MSRP$349 USD

Apple

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

85/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Nothing Phone (2a) BETTER THAN Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

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Nothing Phone (2a)Winner 🏆

Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Nothing Phone	Apple iPad	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	9,705 mAh	+9,705 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W	Standard	45W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	13"	13"
Chassis Weight	190g	N/A	190g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nothing Phone (2a):

✓809g lighter chassis (190g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9650 lower launch MSRP ($349 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Apple iPad Air 13 (2024):

✓Larger 9,705 mAh battery capacity (+4,705 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓13" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Nothing Phone (2a)	Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.7"	13"
Resolution & Density	2412x1084 (394 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,300 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Nothing Phone (2a) Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Apple M2
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	1024 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Nothing Phone (2a) Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Samsung GN9	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	32 MP, f/2.2	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Nothing Phone (2a) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	161.7 x 76.3 x 8.5 mm	N/A
Weight	190 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP54	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	9,705 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$349	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Nothing Phone (2a) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.4/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Nothing Phone (2a) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 88/100 camera rating.

When to buy Nothing Phone (2a):

Higher overall BeastScore: 85.4 vs top rival 85.3 · Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 0W

When to buy Apple iPad Air 13 (2024):

Larger battery capacity: 9,705 mAh (+4,705 mAh more) · Significantly larger display: 13" vs max 6.7" for media & multitasking

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nothing Phone (2a) vs Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

Which phone is better: Nothing Phone (2a) or Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

Nothing Phone (2a) leads with an overall BeastScore of 85.4/100 compared to Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) (85.3/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 85.4 vs top rival 85.3 and Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 0W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (2a) and Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

Nothing Phone (2a) is equipped with a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) features a 13-inch display and 9705 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nothing Phone (2a) and Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Nothing Phone (2a) scores 88/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPad Air 13 (2024) scores 80/100.

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WHY IS Nothing Phone (2a) BETTER THAN Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Nothing Phone (2a) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.4/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Nothing Phone (2a) vs Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)

Which phone is better: Nothing Phone (2a) or Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (2a) and Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nothing Phone (2a) and Apple iPad Air 13 (2024)?

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