Fairphone 6 vs Nothing Phone (2)

The Fairphone 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; estimated prices are $565 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 34/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4415); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 1,027,025); the Nothing Phone (2) is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.6mm).

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 6
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 24
Design 58
Value for money 71
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 38
Design 48
Value for money 69
What makes Fairphone 6 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 201g
  • Cheaper: $565 vs $599

  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 1027025
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4415 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (18/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (38/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 6 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 10 points higher (44/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (18/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (38/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (18/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).

Fairphone 6: The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 6 Nothing Phone (2)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1027025 1436722
Geekbench Single 1162 1500
Geekbench Multi 3315 4200
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1116x2484 2412x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4415 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 30W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 8 major Android upgrades Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0
Brightness (peak) 1400 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP55 IP54
Dimensions 156.5×73.3×9.6 mm 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 193 g 201 g
Price $565 $599
Camera comparison
Fairphone 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 6
  • 6.3" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2484
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 6
  • 4415 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 6 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
34/100
1027025 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
44/100 +28.5%
1436722 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Fairphone 6 by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 6
$565
Nothing Phone (2)
$599

Price difference: $34. Fairphone 6 is cheaper by $34.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (18/100 vs 7/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Fairphone 6 (54/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Fairphone 6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Fairphone 6 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Fairphone 6 and the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Fairphone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 6 or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (18/100 vs 7/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 6 over the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Fairphone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.