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Nothing Phone (1) 256GB — Snapdragon 778G+ · 256GB
Nothing

Nothing Phone (1) 256GB

Snapdragon 778G+ · 256GB

74
/ 100
From $579
VS
Nothing Phone (2) 256GB wins by 8
Nothing Phone (2) 256GB — Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 256GB
Nothing

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 256GB

82
/ 100
From $679
Specdex verdict

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (1) 256GB lands at 74 and Nothing Phone (2) 256GB at 82. That puts Nothing Phone (2) 256GB ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nothing Phone (1) 256GB if…

  • ✓Competitive flagship specs
  • ✓Regional value pricing
  • ✓Distinctive design

Pick Nothing Phone (2) 256GB if…

  • ✓Competitive flagship specs
  • ✓Regional value pricing
  • ✓Distinctive design
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB leads on camera (82 vs 74).

Battery life

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB

Screen-on time and charging

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB leads on battery (78 vs 70).

Performance

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB leads on cpu (82 vs 74).

Display

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB leads on display (82 vs 74).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Nothing Phone (1) 256GB 74
vs
82 Nothing Phone (2) 256GB

Score breakdown

Nothing Phone (1) 256GB
74
cpu 74
gpu 72
camera 74
battery 70
display 74
design 72
Nothing Phone (2) 256GB
82
cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 82
battery 78
display 82
design 80

Specs side-by-side

Nothing Phone (1) 256GB versus Nothing Phone (2) 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec Nothing Phone (1) 256GB Nothing Phone (2) 256GB
Chipset
Snapdragon 778G+
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Storage
256GB
256GB
Release year
2022
2023

Nothing Phone (1) 256GB

Pros
  • +Competitive flagship specs
  • +Regional value pricing
  • +Distinctive design
Cons
  • −US availability varies
  • −Software skin learning curve
  • −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB

Pros
  • +Competitive flagship specs
  • +Regional value pricing
  • +Distinctive design
Cons
  • −US availability varies
  • −Software skin learning curve
  • −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

FAQ: Nothing Phone (1) 256GB vs Nothing Phone (2) 256GB

Which is better, Nothing Phone (1) 256GB or Nothing Phone (2) 256GB? +

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nothing Phone (1) 256GB worth the price? +

At $579, Nothing Phone (1) 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 74 — strongest in cpu.

Is Nothing Phone (2) 256GB worth the price? +

At $679, Nothing Phone (2) 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.

Does Nothing Phone (1) 256GB or Nothing Phone (2) 256GB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, Nothing Phone (1) 256GB or Nothing Phone (2) 256GB? +

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB — leads on camera (82 vs 74). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Nothing Phone (1) 256GB or Nothing Phone (2) 256GB? +

Nothing Phone (2) 256GB — leads on battery (78 vs 70). Screen-on time and charging.