The Nothing Phone 2a Plus and the OPPO F27 Pro Plus are notable choices in the sub-₹30,000 price range, both priced at ₹27,999 in India. Each phone targets different user preferences: the Nothing Phone 2a Plus stands out with its minimalist design and distinctive Glyph interface, aiming for a balanced user experience. In contrast, the OPPO F27 Pro Plus caters to those seeking a more rugged device.

Regarding battery life, both smartphones feature 5,000mAh batteries, which should easily last through a full day of use. The Nothing Phone 2a Plus supports 50W fast charging, whereas the OPPO F27 Pro Plus offers a quicker 67W SuperVOOC charging. We’ll explore their real-world battery performance to determine which one performs better.

 

To evaluate real-world battery performance, we streamed a high-quality YouTube video at the maximum resolution for 30 minutes on both phones, with brightness and volume set at 50 percent. The results showed a 4% battery drop on both the Nothing Phone 2a Plus and the OPPO F27 Pro Plus after the test. This equates to a reduction of 200mAh on each device.

 

Next, we conducted the PCMark battery test, which repeatedly performs various tasks to measure battery endurance from a full charge down to 20 percent. Both phones were set to 80 percent brightness and 50 percent volume, with all network connections turned off for consistency. The Nothing Phone 2a Plus lasted 14 hours and 34 minutes, while the OPPO F27 Pro Plus lasted 10 hours and 46 minutes. This suggests that the Nothing Phone 2a Plus is more energy-efficient compared to the OPPO F27 Pro Plus.

 

To evaluate battery performance under stress, we played Call of Duty Mobile, Real Racing 3, and BGMI for 30 minutes each on both phones, with brightness set to 80 percent and volume at 50 percent.

Battery drop after 30 minutes of gameplay:

Call of Duty Mobile:
– Nothing Phone 2a Plus: 7%
– OPPO F27 Pro Plus: 7%

Real Racing 3:
– Nothing Phone 2a Plus: 6%
– OPPO F27 Pro Plus: 8%

BGMI:
– Nothing Phone 2a Plus: 6%
– OPPO F27 Pro Plus: 8%

On average, the Nothing Phone 2a Plus experienced a 6.3% battery drop, while the OPPO F27 Pro Plus saw a higher 7.6% drop. This indicates that the Nothing Phone 2a Plus has better battery efficiency under gaming conditions.

 

The Nothing Phone 2a Plus supports a slightly faster 50W charging compared to its predecessor, the Nothing Phone 2a, which offers up to 45W charging. However, it does not come with a charger in the box. Using a Motorola 68W PD charger, it took 51 minutes to charge the 5000mAh battery from 20% to 100%.

In contrast, the OPPO F27 Pro Plus includes a 67W SUPERVOOC charger and can refill its battery from 20% to 100% in 48 minutes.

Charging Time (20-100%):
– Nothing Phone 2a Plus: 51 minutes
– OPPO F27 Pro Plus: 48 minutes

Though the charging time difference is minor, the lack of a charger in the Nothing Phone 2a Plus package results in the OPPO F27 Pro Plus taking the edge in this aspect.