Apple iPhone 13 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Verdict
iPhone 13 delivers Apple's premium ecosystem with the powerful A15 Bionic chip, exceptional build quality, and refined iOS experience, though its 60Hz display and 3227 mAh battery feel dated. Nothing Phone (2) counters with a larger 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display, significantly more powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, dual 50MP cameras with OIS, and a substantially larger 4700 mAh battery,all at $200 less. Performance-wise, the Nothing Phone (2) edges ahead with superior raw specs and faster charging (45W vs 20W). iPhone 13 maintains advantages in software optimization, ecosystem integration, and camera computational photography. For buyers prioritizing value, camera versatility, and modern specs, Nothing Phone (2) offers exceptional hardware. iOS loyalists seeking premium refinement should stick with iPhone 13. The choice depends on ecosystem preference and budget considerations.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 if…
- →Significantly improved battery life over iPhone 12
- →Cinematic mode for video storytelling
- →Strong A15 Bionic chip handles anything
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
Pros
- Significantly improved battery life over iPhone 12
- Cinematic mode for video storytelling
- Strong A15 Bionic chip handles anything
- Bright and vibrant OLED panel
- Solid value compared to Pro tier
Cons
- Only 60Hz display while Android rivals offered 120Hz
- Lightning connector showing its age
- Notch remains largely unchanged
- No telephoto camera
- USB 2.0 transfer speeds over Lightning
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 | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 13, Nothing OS 2.0 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 201 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 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 | 3227 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | 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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