How do the scores compare?

Minimal Phone 2 scores 23.6/100 overall; Nothing Phone (1) scores 45/100. Minimal Phone 2 wins 1 individual spec rows, Nothing Phone (1) wins 8.

What are the main differences between the Minimal Phone 2 and the Nothing Phone (1)?

Minimal Phone 2 advantages: Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't. Nothing Phone (1) advantages: Stronger performance score: 32 vs 20; Stronger display score: 47 vs 20; Stronger camera score: 52 vs 22; Stronger battery score: 46 vs 29; Stronger features score: 65 vs 33.

Which is cheaper: Minimal Phone 2 or Nothing Phone (1)?

Minimal Phone 2 launched cheaper at $450, versus $469 for the Nothing Phone (1).

Minimal Phone 2 vs Nothing Phone (1)

Minimal

Minimal Phone 2

$450

WINNER

Nothing

Nothing Phone (1)

$469

20Performance32

20Display47.3

21.8Camera51.5

29.4Battery45.8

33.3Features65.3

1 spec wins — Minimal Phone 28 spec wins — Nothing Phone (1)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (1) wins this phone face-off, 45 to 23.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and camera (+30). Minimal Phone 2 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Minimal Phone 2

Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (1)

Stronger performance score: 32 vs 20
Stronger display score: 47 vs 20
Stronger camera score: 52 vs 22
Stronger battery score: 46 vs 29
Stronger features score: 65 vs 33

Display

Display comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (1)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (1)
Screen size	3.5 ″	6.55 ″+87%
Panel type	E-Ink	OLED
Resolution	960x640	2400x1080
Pixel density	300 ppi	402 ppi+34%
Refresh rate	—	120 Hz
Peak brightness	—	1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (1)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (1)
Chipset	—	Snapdragon 778G+
AnTuTu 10	—	780,000Top 66%
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	1,020Top 68%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	2,930Top 64%
RAM (max)	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Storage options	128GB	128GB / 256GB
Storage type	—	UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (1)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (1)
Main camera	16 MP	50 MP+213%
Main aperture	—	f/1.9
Ultra-wide	—	50 MP
Max video	—	4K@30fps
Front camera	8 MP	16 MP+100%
OIS	—	Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (1)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (1)
Capacity	4,000 mAh	4,500 mAh+13%
Wired charging	18 W	33 W+83%
Wireless charging	—	15 W

Design

Design comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (1)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (1)
Weight	—	194 g
Thickness	—	8.3 mm
IP rating	—	IP53
Frame material	—	Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (1)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (1)
5G	No	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	—	5.2
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	Type-C	USB-C 2.0
eSIM	—	No

Software

Software comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (1)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (1)
OS at launch	Android	Android 12 (Nothing OS)
OS update pledge	—	3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (1)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (1)
Stereo speakers	—	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes	No

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