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Google Pixel 8 vs Nothing Phone (2)

Google Pixel 8

Google

Google Pixel 8

$699

52Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Nothing Phone (2)
55.3Inno Score
40.9Performance48.9
54.3Display50.3
44.2Camera54.8
52.9Battery61.1
94.7Features73.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 811 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (2) wins this phone face-off, 55.3 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+11) and battery (+8). Google Pixel 8 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8

  • Stronger display score: 54 vs 50
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 100% higher Optical zoom: 2 x vs 1 x
  • 25% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,600 nits

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2)

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 41
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 53
  • 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
  • Lower launch price: $599 vs $699

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)
Screen size6.2 ″6.7 ″+8%
Panel typeOLED (Actua)LTPS OLED
Resolution1080x24001080x2412
Pixel density428 ppi+9%394 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+25%1,600 nits
Screen-to-body86.4 %86.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 10930,0001,320,000+42%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,7201,850+8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,3504,750+9%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.88
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Optical zoom2 x+100%1 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera11 MP32 MP+205%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)
Capacity4,575 mAh4,700 mAh+3%
Wired charging27 W45 W+67%
Wireless charging18 W+20%15 W
Active use endurance11 h12 h+9%

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)
Weight187 g+7%201 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.6 mm+3%
IP ratingIP68IP54
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 8 versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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