Nothing Phone (2) vs OnePlus 13
Nothing Phone (2) delivers impressive flagship features at a mid-range price point, featuring a vibrant 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with 1600 nits brightness, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, and a versatile dual 50MP camera system with solid optical image stabilization. OnePlus 13 commands premium pricing with meaningful upgrades: a larger 6.82-inch display boasting exceptional 4500 nits peak brightness and 3K resolution, the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, superior 100W charging (80W in US), 50W wireless charging versus Nothing's 15W, and a telephoto lens enabling optical zoom. OnePlus also provides IP68/IP69 water resistance versus Nothing's IP54 rating, plus WiFi 7 connectivity. For photography enthusiasts and power users seeking cutting-edge performance and charging speeds, OnePlus 13 justifies its $300 premium. Budget-conscious buyers wanting capable flagship performance should strongly consider Nothing Phone (2).
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 210 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68/IP69 |
| Dimensions | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm | 162.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (Sony LYT-808) |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.45 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60/120fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom (Sony LYT-600) |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 100W SuperVOOC wired (80W in US) |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz A710 + 4x1.8 GHz A510) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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Pros & Cons
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
OnePlus 13
Pros
- Massive 6000 mAh silicon-carbon battery
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers class-leading performance
- 100W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
- Hasselblad-tuned triple Sony camera system
- IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 4 years of OS updates (vs 7 from Google/Samsung)
- Telephoto is just 3x (no periscope)
- OxygenOS 15 has more bloat than past versions
- Curved display still polarizing for some users
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