Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (3)
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 63/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,436,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Nothing Phone (3)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Lighter: 198g vs 201g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Nothing Phone (3), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 14 points higher (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (63/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 2371693 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2162 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 6847 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5150 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (3), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (3) leads Nothing Phone (2) by 39.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Nothing Phone (2) was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (81/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nothing Phone (3) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Nothing Phone (3)?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.