Nothing Phone (2) vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $599 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is faster in AnTuTu (1,888,350 vs 1,436,722); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (2)
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Better camera (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (38/100 vs 34/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1888350 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 2085 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6507 vs 4200
- Lighter: 167g vs 201g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 1888350 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2085 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 6507 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S24 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 23.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Nothing Phone (2) was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (57/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (50/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (82/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S24 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on performance (78/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.