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Nothing Phone (2) 128GB — Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 128GB
Nothing

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB

Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 128GB

82
/ 100
From $599
VS
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB wins by 8
Nothing Phone (1) 128GB — Snapdragon 778G+ · 128GB
Nothing

Nothing Phone (1) 128GB

Snapdragon 778G+ · 128GB

74
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (2) 128GB lands at 82 and Nothing Phone (1) 128GB at 74. That puts Nothing Phone (2) 128GB ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nothing Phone (2) 128GB if…

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

Pick Nothing Phone (1) 128GB 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) 128GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB leads on camera (82 vs 74).

Battery life

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB

Screen-on time and charging

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB leads on battery (78 vs 70).

Performance

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB leads on cpu (82 vs 74).

Display

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB 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 (2) 128GB 82
vs
74 Nothing Phone (1) 128GB

Score breakdown

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB
82
cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 82
battery 78
display 82
design 80
Nothing Phone (1) 128GB
74
cpu 74
gpu 72
camera 74
battery 70
display 74
design 72

Specs side-by-side

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB versus Nothing Phone (1) 128GB — full spec comparison
Spec Nothing Phone (2) 128GB Nothing Phone (1) 128GB
Chipset
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Snapdragon 778G+
Storage
128GB
128GB
Release year
2023
2022

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB

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 (1) 128GB

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 (2) 128GB vs Nothing Phone (1) 128GB

Which is better, Nothing Phone (2) 128GB or Nothing Phone (1) 128GB? +

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nothing Phone (2) 128GB worth the price? +

At $599, Nothing Phone (2) 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.

Is Nothing Phone (1) 128GB worth the price? +

At $499, Nothing Phone (1) 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 74 — strongest in cpu.

Does Nothing Phone (2) 128GB or Nothing Phone (1) 128GB 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 or Nothing Phone (1) 128GB? +

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB — leads on camera (82 vs 74). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Nothing Phone (2) 128GB or Nothing Phone (1) 128GB? +

Nothing Phone (2) 128GB — leads on battery (78 vs 70). Screen-on time and charging.