Nothing
Nothing Phone (2) 512GB
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 512GB
82
/ 100
From $759
VS
Nothing Phone (2) 512GB wins by 8
Nothing
Nothing Phone (1) 512GB
Snapdragon 778G+ · 512GB
74
/ 100
From $659
Specdex verdict
Nothing Phone (2) 512GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (2) 512GB lands at 82 and Nothing Phone (1) 512GB at 74. That puts Nothing Phone (2) 512GB ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nothing Phone (2) 512GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick Nothing Phone (1) 512GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Nothing Phone (2) 512GB 82
vs 74 Nothing Phone (1) 512GB
Score breakdown
Nothing Phone (2) 512GB
82 cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 82
battery 78
display 82
design 80
Nothing Phone (1) 512GB
74 cpu 74
gpu 72
camera 74
battery 70
display 74
design 72
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) 512GB | Nothing Phone (1) 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 778G+ |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
Nothing Phone (2) 512GB
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
Nothing Phone (1) 512GB
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
FAQ: Nothing Phone (2) 512GB vs Nothing Phone (1) 512GB
Which is better, Nothing Phone (2) 512GB or Nothing Phone (1) 512GB? +
Nothing Phone (2) 512GB scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nothing Phone (2) 512GB worth the price? +
At $759, Nothing Phone (2) 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Is Nothing Phone (1) 512GB worth the price? +
At $659, Nothing Phone (1) 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 74 — strongest in cpu.
Does Nothing Phone (2) 512GB or Nothing Phone (1) 512GB 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.