Nothing Phone (2) vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Verdict
Nothing Phone (2) delivers impressive flagship performance at a mid-range price with a stunning 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED display and capable 50MP dual camera system. Sony Xperia 1 VI justifies its premium positioning through superior optics,a 12MP telephoto with 85-170mm continuous zoom, 48MP main sensor with larger 1/1.35" format, and 4K@120fps video recording,alongside newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, brighter 2100-nit display, and better IP68 water resistance. Battery capacities favor Sony (5000mAh vs 4700mAh), though Nothing offers faster 45W charging. For photography enthusiasts valuing optical zoom capabilities and professional video features, Xperia 1 VI's $800 premium is justified. Casual users seeking excellent performance-per-dollar should choose Nothing Phone (2), which handles daily tasks expertly despite lacking zoom capabilities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Nothing Phone (2) if…
- →Iconic transparent design with improved Glyph lights
- →Snappy Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance
- →Clean Nothing OS software experience
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VI if…
- →Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- →Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- →3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
Category Scores
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
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Pros
- Continuous optical zoom telephoto (85-170mm)
- Pro-grade camera apps for photo and video
- 3.5mm headphone jack and microSD card support
- Compact form factor for a flagship
- Very long battery life
Cons
- Resolution dropped from 4K to FHD+ vs predecessor
- Slow 30W charging
- Premium price
- Niche appeal outside enthusiasts
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2) | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 14 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP65/IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm | 162 x 74 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 48 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.35" Exmor T |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.45 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps HDR |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 114-degree | 12 MP, f/2.2, 16mm |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.3-3.5, 85-170mm continuous optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | Qi wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 2100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X2 + 3x2.75 GHz A710 + 4x1.8 GHz A510) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| 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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