Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Blue)
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 128GB · Blue
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)
A18 Pro · iOS · 256GB · European
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Blue) lands at 82 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Blue) if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)Stills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) leads on camera (95 vs 82).
Battery life
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)Screen-on time and charging
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) leads on battery (90 vs 78).
Performance
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) leads on cpu (96 vs 82).
Display
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) leads on display (93 vs 82).
Value for money
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Blue)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Blue) more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Blue) | iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | A18 Pro |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| OS | — | iOS 18 |
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Blue)
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Blue) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)
Which is better, Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Blue) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Blue) worth the price? +
At $599, Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Blue) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Blue) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) 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 (2) 128GB (Blue) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) — leads on camera (95 vs 82). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Blue) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (European) — leads on battery (90 vs 78). Screen-on time and charging.