Nothing Phone (1) 128GB (Natural)
Snapdragon 778G+ · 128GB · Natural
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural)
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 128GB · Natural
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (1) 128GB (Natural) lands at 74 and Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) at 82. That puts Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nothing Phone (1) 128GB (Natural) if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural)Stills and video quality across lenses
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) leads on camera (82 vs 74).
Battery life
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural)Screen-on time and charging
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) leads on battery (78 vs 70).
Performance
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) leads on cpu (82 vs 74).
Display
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) leads on display (82 vs 74).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) 128GB (Natural) | Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G+ | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
Nothing Phone (1) 128GB (Natural)
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural)
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
FAQ: Nothing Phone (1) 128GB (Natural) vs Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural)
Which is better, Nothing Phone (1) 128GB (Natural) or Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural)? +
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nothing Phone (1) 128GB (Natural) worth the price? +
At $499, Nothing Phone (1) 128GB (Natural) delivers a Specdex score of 74 — strongest in cpu.
Is Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) worth the price? +
At $599, Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Does Nothing Phone (1) 128GB (Natural) or Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photography, Nothing Phone (1) 128GB (Natural) or Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural)? +
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) — leads on camera (82 vs 74). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, Nothing Phone (1) 128GB (Natural) or Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural)? +
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Natural) — leads on battery (78 vs 70). Screen-on time and charging.