Realme 16 5G vs Nothing Phone 2a Special Edition comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Realme 16 5G	Nothing Phone 2a Special Edition
key specs
Display	6.57-inch	6.70-inch
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo	-
Front Camera	50-megapixel	32-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 2-megapixel	50-megapixel + 50-megapixel
RAM	8GB, 12GB	8GB, 12GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	256GB
Battery Capacity	7000mAh	5000mAh
OS	Android 16	Android 14
Resolution	1080x2372 pixels	1080x2412 pixels
general
Brand	Realme	Nothing
Model	16 5G	Phone 2a Special Edition
Release date	January 30, 2026	June 5, 2024
Launched in India	No	Yes
Dimensions (mm)	158.30 x 75.13 x 8.10	161.74 x 76.00 x 8.55
Weight (g)	183.00	190.00
IP rating	IP69	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	7000	5000
Fast charging	60W Fast Charging	Proprietary
Colours	Air Black, Air White	Black, White
Form factor	-	Touchscreen
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Resolution Standard	FHD+	FHD+
Screen size (inches)	6.57	6.70
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1080x2372 pixels	1080x2412 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	397	394
hardware
Processor	octa-core	-
Processor make	MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo	-
RAM	8GB, 12GB	8GB, 12GB
Internal storage	128GB, 256GB	256GB
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel + 2-megapixel	50-megapixel + 50-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	2	2
Front camera	50-megapixel	32-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
software
Operating system	Android 16	Android 14
Skin	Realme UI 7.0	Nothing OS 2.5
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.30	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	-	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
sensors
Face unlock	-	Yes
Fingerprint sensor	-	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	Yes
Accelerometer	-	Yes
Ambient light sensor	-	Yes
Gyroscope	-	Yes

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