Nothing Phone 2a Plus Alternatives
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus is one of our top smartphones picks of 2026 ($399.00 · 4.3/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Nothing Phone 2a Plus for typical buyers.
Motorola Moto G Power 5G
At $299.99 the Motorola Moto G Power 5G costs $99.01 less than the Nothing Phone 2a Plus while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Nothing Phone 2a Plus.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max sits $799.68 above the Nothing Phone 2a Plus at $1198.68 and earns a 4.9/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sits $896.86 above the Nothing Phone 2a Plus at $1295.86 and earns a 4.8/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
OnePlus 13
The OnePlus 13 sits $500.99 above the Nothing Phone 2a Plus at $899.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Apple iPhone 16
The Apple iPhone 16 sits $400.00 above the Nothing Phone 2a Plus at $799.00 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Google Pixel 9 Pro
The Google Pixel 9 Pro sits $600.00 above the Nothing Phone 2a Plus at $999.00 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra sits $1100.00 above the Nothing Phone 2a Plus at $1499.00 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro sits $800.99 above the Nothing Phone 2a Plus at $1199.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
Google Pixel 9a
The Google Pixel 9a sits $100.00 above the Nothing Phone 2a Plus at $499.00 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case — see the spec breakdown on its review page.
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