Nothing Phone (2) vs Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung's Galaxy S24 delivers superior brightness at 2600 nits versus Nothing's 1600 nits, making outdoor visibility noticeably better on the smaller 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display. Nothing Phone (2) compensates with a larger 6.7-inch screen, dual 50MP cameras including ultrawide, and faster 45W charging against Samsung's 25W. Performance splits between Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (Nothing) and Exynos 2400 (Samsung), with real-world differences minimal for daily use. Samsung edges ahead with superior durability (IP68 vs IP54), 8K video capability, and more polished One UI software. Nothing offers better value at $599, delivering flagship features at a lower price point. For pure performance and features, Galaxy S24 wins; for budget-conscious buyers seeking capable hardware, Nothing Phone (2) remains compelling.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 167 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.45 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz A710 + 4x1.8 GHz A510) | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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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
Samsung Galaxy S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
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