Fairphone 3+ vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $489 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 13/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 243,691); the Nothing Phone (2) is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.9mm).
Fairphone 3+
Nothing Phone (2)
- Lighter: 189g vs 201g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $599
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 69/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 31 points higher (44/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (38/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 1436722 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 4200 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 201 g | |
| Price | $489 | $599 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Fairphone 3+ by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $110. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $110.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (54/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (38/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (63/100 vs 48/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 31 points (44/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.