Google Pixel 9 vs Nothing Phone (2)
47.2Performance48.9
58.1Display50.3
51.8Camera54.8
53.3Battery61.1
94.7Features73.3
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 97 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 scores 56.3 against 55.3 for Nothing Phone (2). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9 edges ahead in features and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger display score: 58 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
- 69% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,600 nits
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2)
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 53
- 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
- 67% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 27 W
- 20% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,320,000 vs 1,100,000
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPS OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2412 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+7% | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+69% | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 86.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000 | 1,320,000+20% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+5% | 1,850 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 4,750+3% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x+100% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 45 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+1% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+1% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |