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Nothing Phone (2) vs Samsung Galaxy S23
Product A: Nothing
85 of 162 known
Change Nothing Phone (2)
Product B: Samsung
84 of 162 known
Change Samsung Galaxy S23
83 of 154 fields differ
- 42 different values
- 41 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 55 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Security support period (claimed)A: 4yearsB: 5yearsSamsung is 1 year higher.
- Geekbench single-coreA: 1,719pointsB: 1,971pointsSamsung is 252 points higher.
- Geekbench multi-coreA: 4,584pointsB: 5,126pointsSamsung is 542 points higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ANothing: 76.4 × 162.1 mm
- BSamsung: 70.9 × 146.3 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 11 differ
Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Successor
Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
Security updates until
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Body
9 of 16 differ
Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Not available
Water resistance time
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MIL-STD-810
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SIM capacity
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
14 of 24 differ
Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
394.4ppi
422.5ppi
Aspect ratio
Not available
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Display type
Display type (as published)
Flexible LTPO AMOLED1Maker product pagecheckout.nothing.tech/products/phone-2Read 5 October 2026
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
Not available
Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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Cover screen refresh rate
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Cover screen type
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Platform
4 of 10 differ
OS at launch
Software
Latest stable OS (verified)
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Chipset
Process
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CPU cores
CPU configuration
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Max CPU clock
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GPU
NPU performance
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Memory
5 of 6 differ
RAM
RAM type
Not available
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Not available
Memory card
Not available
Max card size
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Rear cameras
10 of 14 differ
Physical rear cameras
ANothing Phone (2)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | OIS | Field of view | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.88 | 24 | 1/1.56" | 1 | Yes | Not available | Sony IMX890 |
| Ultrawide | 50 | 2.2 | Not available | 1/2.76" | Not available | Not available | 114° | Samsung JN1 |
BSamsung Galaxy S23
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | OIS | Optical zoom | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | Yes | Not available | 85° |
| Ultrawide | 12 | 2.2 | Not available | Not available | 120° |
| Telephoto | 10 | 2.4 | Yes | 3× | 36° |
Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/take-your-passions-further-with-the-new-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-designed-for-a-premium-experience-today-and-beyondRead 5 October 2026Physical camera table. Individual OIS placements additionally backed by exact European review. No sensor crop counted as a lens.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S23-review-The-small-S23-smartphone-makes-the-biggest-leap.700018.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact physical lens table corroborates per-lens OIS. Unsupported AF subtype and sensor fields omitted.
Number of rear cameras
2
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
Not available
3×
Maximum photo digital zoom
Not available
Flash
Not available
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Camera features
Advanced HDR, Motion Capture 2.0, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super-res Zoom, Lenticular filter, AI scene detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Panorama Night Mode, Document Mode, Macro (4 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)nachhaltig-telefonieren.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nothing_Phone_2_-_Produktreview.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Maximum rear video rate per resolution
ANothing Phone (2)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy S23
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 7680 | 4320 | 30 |
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
7680 × 4320px
Recorded video HDR formats
Not available
Log recording
Not available
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Video recording codecs
Not available
Video stabilisation
Front camera
2 of 3 differ
Front cameras
ANothing Phone (2)
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 32 | 2.45 | 1/2.74" | Sony IMX615 |
BSamsung Galaxy S23
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 12 | 2.2 | 80° |
Maximum front video rate per resolution
ANothing Phone (2)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy S23
Not availableFront autofocus
Not available
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Audio
2 of 4 differ
Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Not available
Audio features
Not available
Microphones
Network
6 of 10 differ
Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS, PCS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)nachhaltig-telefonieren.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nothing_Phone_2_-_Produktreview.pdfRead 5 October 2026
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B192Maker spec sheet (PDF)nachhaltig-telefonieren.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nothing_Phone_2_-_Produktreview.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original UMTS bands do not by themselves establish HSPA enhancement.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B30, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66, B712Maker spec sheet (PDF)nachhaltig-telefonieren.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nothing_Phone_2_-_Produktreview.pdfRead 5 October 2026
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n77, n782Maker spec sheet (PDF)nachhaltig-telefonieren.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nothing_Phone_2_-_Produktreview.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original global 19-band NR list. No mmWave inferred.
N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
5G modes
Not available
5G mmWave
Not available
Maximum modem download rate
Not available
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Satellite
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Wi-Fi calling
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Connectivity
7 of 13 differ
Wi-Fi
Not available
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
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NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)nachhaltig-telefonieren.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nothing_Phone_2_-_Produktreview.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly includes NavIC and SBAS. Reviewer did not observe SBAS. The primary published support claim is retained.
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
IR blaster
Not available
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FM radio
Not available
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Features and sensors
4 of 5 differ
Fingerprint
Sensors
Front and rear ambient light sensors, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Sensor core2Maker spec sheet (PDF)nachhaltig-telefonieren.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nothing_Phone_2_-_Produktreview.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Extra buttons
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Battery and charging
8 of 17 differ
Rated battery capacity
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Battery capacity (typical)
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Rated battery energy
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Battery type
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Claimed battery life
ANothing Phone (2)
Not availableBSamsung Galaxy S23
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 22 |
| Audio playback | 71 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
45W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)nachhaltig-telefonieren.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nothing_Phone_2_-_Produktreview.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original device 45 W PPS charging and manual 45 W agree. Common charger rating does not establish this independently. Full-charge 55-minute and wireless 130-minute claims omit a starting percentage, so claimed charge-time fields are omitted.3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BszIbMfpL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging section expressly identifies phone 45 W charging. About 55 minutes to 100 percent has no explicit starting level.
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Wired charging standards
USB PPS, USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, DCP, SDP, CDP2Maker spec sheet (PDF)nachhaltig-telefonieren.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nothing_Phone_2_-_Produktreview.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original device sheet explicitly lists compatible PPS, PD versions, Quick Charge versions and USB charging-port modes. No additional protocol inferred.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
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Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
15W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)nachhaltig-telefonieren.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nothing_Phone_2_-_Produktreview.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BszIbMfpL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual identifies 15 W compatible wireless charging. It is not a Qi2 claim.
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Wireless standards
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Built-in alignment magnets
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Reverse wireless output power
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Reverse wired
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
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Measured
5 of 9 differ
Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
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AnTuTu
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Display brightness (measured)
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
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EU label and regulatory
None of 10 known
EU energy class
Not available
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
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Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
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Drop resistance class
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Repairability class
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SAR head (US)
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SAR body (US)
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SAR head (EU)
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SAR body (EU)
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Hearing aid compatibility
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In the box
1 of 1 differ
In the box
Nothing Phone (2), Nothing Cable (USB-C to USB-C), Safety information and warranty card, Screen protector (pre-applied), SIM tray ejector1Maker product pagecheckout.nothing.tech/products/phone-2Read 5 October 2026Complete maker list contains phone, c-c cable, safety and warranty information, pre-applied film and SIM tool. Optional case is not included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)nachhaltig-telefonieren.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nothing_Phone_2_-_Produktreview.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Links
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Product page
checkout.nothing.tech/products/phone-21Maker product pagecheckout.nothing.tech/products/phone-2Read 5 October 2026Current maker checkout page remains directly accessible. The newer product route has sparse content, so detailed facts use the original branded guide. Maker guide Wi-Fi 6 versus reviewer Wi-Fi 6E conflict is unresolved, so Wi-Fi standard and bands are omitted.
Spec sheet
nachhaltig-telefonieren.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nothing_Phone_2_-_Produktreview.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)nachhaltig-telefonieren.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nothing_Phone_2_-_Produktreview.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Nothing-branded 20-page Phone (2) reviewer guide at public mirror. Technical specification physical PDF pages 17 to 19 and feature pages were opened.
Manual
EPREL registration number
Not available
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Warranty
None of 1 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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