Nothing
Nothing Phone (3)
Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 · Glyph 2.0
86
/ 100
From $799
VS
Nothing Phone (3) wins by 4
Nothing
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black)
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 · 128GB · Black
82
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Nothing Phone (3) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nothing Phone (3) lands at 86 and Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black) at 82. That puts Nothing Phone (3) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nothing Phone (3) if…
- ✓Distinctive transparent design
- ✓Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
- ✓Improved cameras
Pick Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black) if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Nothing Phone (3) 86
vs 82 Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black)
Score breakdown
Nothing Phone (3)
86 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 86
battery 88
display 92
design 96
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black)
82 cpu 82
gpu 80
camera 82
battery 78
display 82
design 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nothing Phone (3) | Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77″ LTPO AMOLED 120Hz | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| RAM | 12/16 GB | — |
| Storage | ▲ 256/512 GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 100W + 50W wireless | — |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
Nothing Phone (3)
Pros
- +Distinctive transparent design
- +Nothing OS is refreshingly clean
- +Improved cameras
Cons
- −Snapdragon 8s trails 8 Elite
- −Still carrier-light in US
- −Glyph is a toy to some
Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black)
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 (3) vs Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black)
Which is better, Nothing Phone (3) or Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black)? +
Nothing Phone (3) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nothing Phone (3) worth the price? +
At $799, Nothing Phone (3) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Is Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $599, Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cpu.
Does Nothing Phone (3) or Nothing Phone (2) 128GB (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.