Nothing Phone 1 and Nothing Phone 2 differ across their display, processor, camera, memory, battery, dimensions and connectivity. The following specifications help compare the two phones based on hardware and everyday features.
General
Nothing Phone 1 has a slightly smaller and lighter body, while Nothing Phone 2 is larger and heavier because of its bigger display and battery. Both phones use a transparent design and support dual SIM connectivity.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 1 | Nothing Phone 2 |
| Brand | Nothing | Nothing |
| Model | Phone 1 | Phone 2 |
| Network support | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G | 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G |
| SIM | Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g | 201.2 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP53 | IP54 |
| Fingerprint sensor | In-display | In-display |
| Face unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Display and design
The two phones use AMOLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates, but Nothing Phone 2 adds LTPO technology and a wider adaptive refresh-rate range. It also offers higher peak HDR brightness.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 1 | Nothing Phone 2 |
| Display size | 6.55-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Display type | Flexible AMOLED | Flexible LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2412 x 1080 pixels |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz to 120Hz | 1Hz to 120Hz |
| Touch sampling rate | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| Colour depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Peak brightness | Up to 1,200 nits | Up to 1,600 nits |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Always-on display | Supported | Supported |
| Glyph Interface | Yes | Yes |
Performance and software
Nothing Phone 1 uses the Snapdragon 778G+ platform, while Nothing Phone 2 moves to Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Phone 2 also launched with a newer Android version and offers higher maximum storage.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 1 | Nothing Phone 2 |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| CPU architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| CPU cores | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 730 |
| Manufacturing process | 6nm | 4nm |
| Operating system at launch | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| User interface | Nothing OS | Nothing OS |
| Maximum RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GB |
Camera features
Both phones feature 50MP primary and ultra-wide rear cameras. Nothing Phone 2 increases the front camera resolution to 32MP and adds newer image-processing and video features.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 1 | Nothing Phone 2 |
| Rear camera setup | 50MP + 50MP | 50MP + 50MP |
| Main camera | 50MP Sony IMX766 | 50MP Sony IMX890 |
| Ultra-wide camera | 50MP | 50MP |
| Front camera | 16MP | 32MP |
| Main camera OIS | Yes | Yes |
| EIS | Yes | Yes |
| 4K video | Up to 30 fps | Up to 60 fps |
| Slow-motion video | Up to 120 fps | Up to 480 fps |
| Night mode | Yes | Yes |
| Portrait mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
Storage and connectivity
Nothing Phone 2 provides higher maximum storage and newer wireless connectivity features. Both phones support 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and USB Type-C connectivity.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 1 | Nothing Phone 2 |
| RAM options | 8GB, 12GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage options | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G LTE | Yes | Yes |
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone 2 has a larger battery and faster wired charging than Nothing Phone 1. Both phones support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging for compatible accessories.
| Specification | Nothing Phone 1 | Nothing Phone 2 |
| Battery capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse charging | 5 W | 5 W |
| Charging interface | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |