Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (2)
Compare Nothing Phone (1) vs Nothing Phone (2) side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4500mAh…
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Phone (1)
$469
2categories won
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Phone (2)
$599
10categories won
9 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Nothing Phone (2) takes the overall win
The Nothing Phone (2) proves superior overall against the Nothing Phone (1), outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the Phone (2). Choose the Phone (2) if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Phone (1) if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Phone (2) takes battery honors offering 4,700 mAh alongside 45W charging.
Phone (2) provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 12GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
Phone (1) provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $469 vs $599.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Phone (1) vs Phone (2): specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55" | 6.7" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2412Winner |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 1600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Process node | 6 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 605,000 | 1,250,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2980 | 4520Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,700 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 gWinner | 201 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistance | IP53 | IP54 |
| Build | 100% recycled aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back | 100% recycled aluminum midframe, transparent pillowed glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 13 (upgradable to 15) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Phone (1) | Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $469Winner | $599 |
Nothing Phone (1)
Carl Pei's groundbreaking debut smartphone, the Nothing Phone (1) introduced the iconic Glyph Interface with 900 individual LEDs, transparent industrial design, symmetrical OLED borders, and wireless charging on a mid-range Qualcomm chip.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
Nothing Phone (2)
Featuring a curved transparent glass back, 33 addressable Glyph LED zones, a 1-120Hz LTPO OLED display, and clean Nothing OS software, the Phone (2) brings distinct design individuality to the premium mid-range.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 4,700mAh