Nothing
Nothing Phone (2) 256GB
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 256GB
82
/ 100
From $679
VS
Apple
iPhone 13 Mini 256GB
A15 · iOS · 256GB
82
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (2) 256GB lands at 82 and iPhone 13 Mini 256GB at 82. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Nothing Phone (2) 256GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 13 Mini 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Nothing Phone (2) 256GB 82
vs 82 iPhone 13 Mini 256GB
Score breakdown
Nothing Phone (2) 256GB
82 cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 82
battery 78
display 82
design 80
iPhone 13 Mini 256GB
82 cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 81
battery 76
display 79
design 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) 256GB | iPhone 13 Mini 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | A15 |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Release year | 2023 | 2021 |
| OS | — | iOS 15 |
Nothing Phone (2) 256GB
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 13 Mini 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Nothing Phone (2) 256GB vs iPhone 13 Mini 256GB
Which is better, Nothing Phone (2) 256GB or iPhone 13 Mini 256GB? +
Both score 82 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nothing Phone (2) 256GB worth the price? +
At $679, Nothing Phone (2) 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 13 Mini 256GB worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 13 Mini 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Does Nothing Phone (2) 256GB or iPhone 13 Mini 256GB 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.