Nothing Phone (2) vs Nothing Phone (4b)
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $599 and $355. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 55/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4b) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 975,254).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Nothing Phone (4b)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 3148
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 201g vs 210g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4700 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $355 vs $599
- Longer battery life (59/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 8 points higher (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Nothing Phone (4b) — 42/100; 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 (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (57/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Nothing Phone (4b) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $355 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4b)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (4b)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 47.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $244. Nothing Phone (4b) was $244 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (4b) are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (57/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Nothing Phone (4b) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Nothing Phone (4b)?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.