Nothing Phone (2) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 1,436,722); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 201g).
Nothing Phone (2)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 4200
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 201g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher value score: 62/100 vs 38/100
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (62/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (62/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1436722 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1099 |
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nothing Phone (2) by 52.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Nothing Phone (2) was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (73/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (50/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (97/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (62/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.