Nothing Phone (2) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 79/100 vs 63/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,780,751 vs 1,436,634); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2780751 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 16 points higher (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 2780751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Nothing Phone (2) by 48.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Nothing Phone (2) was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (81/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.