Nothing Phone (2) 256GB (Black)
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 256GB · Black
Nothing Phone (1) 256GB (Black)
Snapdragon 778G+ · 256GB · Black
Nothing Phone (2) 256GB (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (2) 256GB (Black) lands at 82 and Nothing Phone (1) 256GB (Black) at 74. That puts Nothing Phone (2) 256GB (Black) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nothing Phone (2) 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick Nothing Phone (1) 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) 256GB (Black) | Nothing Phone (1) 256GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 778G+ |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
Nothing Phone (2) 256GB (Black)
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
Nothing Phone (1) 256GB (Black)
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
FAQ: Nothing Phone (2) 256GB (Black) vs Nothing Phone (1) 256GB (Black)
Which is better, Nothing Phone (2) 256GB (Black) or Nothing Phone (1) 256GB (Black)? +
Nothing Phone (2) 256GB (Black) scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nothing Phone (2) 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $679, Nothing Phone (2) 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Is Nothing Phone (1) 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $579, Nothing Phone (1) 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 74 — strongest in cpu.
Does Nothing Phone (2) 256GB (Black) or Nothing Phone (1) 256GB (Black) 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.