Nothing Phone (2) vs Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 46/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4350); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 961,191); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 240g).

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 38
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Performance 59
Display 66
Camera 34
Battery 30
Portability 20
Value for money
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 961191
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4350 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 201g vs 240g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro better?

  • Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 17 points higher (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (57/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (52/100 vs 20/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro: The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (2) Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 1436722 961191
Geekbench Single 1500 1162
Geekbench Multi 4200 3315
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" PLS LCD
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4350 mAh
Charging 45W 15W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 168.6×79.9×10.2 mm
Weight 201 g 240 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
  • 6.6" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
  • 4350 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436722 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
46/100 -49.5%
961191 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro by 49.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (57/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (50/100 vs 30/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (52/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.