Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Nothing Phone (2)
The Verdict
iPhone 15 Plus delivers Apple's refined ecosystem with superior display brightness (2000 nits), the powerful A16 Bionic chip, and Dolby Vision video recording, justifying its $300 premium for users invested in iOS. Nothing Phone (2) counters with better value: faster 120Hz LTPO display, larger 4700mAh battery, superior 45W charging, and dual 50MP cameras with OIS,all while offering more RAM and storage flexibility. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 matches or exceeds A16 in real-world tasks, though iPhone's optimization shines in gaming. Camera capabilities favor Nothing with optical stabilization and wider ultrawide coverage, offsetting iPhone's computational photography strengths. Battery endurance leans Nothing's way due to larger capacity and faster charging. For pure value and specs-per-dollar, Nothing Phone (2) is the stronger choice. Choose iPhone 15 Plus for ecosystem loyalty and display excellence; choose Nothing Phone (2) for pragmatic power users prioritizing battery life and charging speed.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Plus if…
- →Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- →Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- →48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
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 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
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 15 Plus | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 13, Nothing OS 2.0 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 201 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 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 | 6 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz A710 + 4x1.8 GHz A510) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 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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