Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Verdict
iPhone 13 mini excels with its compact 5.4-inch form factor, premium build quality featuring Ceramic Shield and aluminum frame, and the powerful A15 Bionic chipset delivering exceptional performance and efficiency. Its Super Retina XDR OLED display offers excellent color accuracy despite 60Hz refresh rate, while the 12MP camera system captures outstanding photos with optical image stabilization and Cinematic mode. Nothing Phone (2) counters with a larger 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display featuring 120Hz refresh, superior 50MP dual cameras, double the RAM (up to 12GB), and a massive 4700mAh battery supporting 45W charging. Android 13 with Nothing OS 2.0 provides customization advantages. For compact flagship performance, iPhone 13 mini wins with superior optimization and ecosystem; for value-conscious users prioritizing screen size, battery life, and raw specs, Nothing Phone (2) offers compelling advantages at $100 less.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 mini if…
- →Ultra-compact one-hand-friendly design at 140 g
- →Same A15 Bionic chip as the Pro models
- →Cinematic mode video recording
Buy the Nothing Phone (2) if…
- →Iconic transparent design with improved Glyph lights
- →Snappy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- →Clean Nothing OS software experience
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Pros
- Ultra-compact one-hand-friendly design at 140 g
- Same A15 Bionic chip as the Pro models
- Cinematic mode video recording
- Excellent build quality with Ceramic Shield
- Attractive $699 starting price
Cons
- Small 2406 mAh battery limits screen-on time
- No ProMotion 120Hz display
- No telephoto camera
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- Last mini model Apple ever made
Nothing Phone (2)
Pros
- Iconic transparent design with improved Glyph lights
- Snappy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- Clean Nothing OS software experience
- Wireless and reverse wireless charging
- Bright LTPO AMOLED display
Cons
- Only IP54 rated
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- Glyph Interface is more novelty than utility
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 13, Nothing OS 2.0 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 140 g | 201 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65 mm | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS with sensor-shift | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2406 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.4 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz A710 + 4x1.8 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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