How do the scores compare?

Minimal Phone 2 scores 23.6/100 overall; Nothing Phone (3) scores 67.9/100. Minimal Phone 2 wins 1 individual spec rows, Nothing Phone (3) wins 8.

What are the main differences between the Minimal Phone 2 and the Nothing Phone (3)?

Minimal Phone 2 advantages: Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't; Lower launch price: $450 vs $799. Nothing Phone (3) advantages: Stronger performance score: 61 vs 20; Stronger display score: 72 vs 20; Stronger camera score: 69 vs 22; Stronger battery score: 64 vs 29; Stronger features score: 84 vs 33.

Which is cheaper: Minimal Phone 2 or Nothing Phone (3)?

Minimal Phone 2 launched cheaper at $450, versus $799 for the Nothing Phone (3).

Minimal Phone 2 vs Nothing Phone (3)

Minimal

Minimal Phone 2

$450

WINNER

Nothing

Nothing Phone (3)

$799

20Performance61.1

20Display72

21.8Camera69.3

29.4Battery64.2

33.3Features84

1 spec wins — Minimal Phone 28 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 23.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+52) and features (+51). 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
Lower launch price: $450 vs $799

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3)

Stronger performance score: 61 vs 20
Stronger display score: 72 vs 20
Stronger camera score: 69 vs 22
Stronger battery score: 64 vs 29
Stronger features score: 84 vs 33

Display

Display comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (3)
Screen size	3.5 ″	6.67 ″+91%
Panel type	E-Ink	AMOLED
Resolution	960x640	1260x2800
Pixel density	300 ppi	460 ppi+53%
Refresh rate	—	120 Hz
Peak brightness	—	4,500 nits
Screen-to-body	—	88.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (3)
Chipset	—	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 10	—	1,850,000Top 16%
Geekbench 6 (single)	—	2,100Top 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	—	6,600Top 20%
RAM (max)	6 GB	16 GB+167%
Storage options	128GB	256/512GB
Storage type	—	UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (3)
Main camera	16 MP	50 MP+213%
Main aperture	—	f/1.68
Ultra-wide	—	50 MP
Telephoto	—	50 MP
Optical zoom	—	3 x
Max video	—	4K@60fps
Front camera	8 MP	50 MP+525%
OIS	—	Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (3)
Capacity	4,000 mAh	5,150 mAh+29%
Wired charging	18 W	65 W+261%
Wireless charging	—	15 W
Active use endurance	—	11 h

Design

Design comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (3)
Weight	—	218 g
Thickness	—	9 mm
IP rating	—	IP68
Frame material	—	Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (3)
5G	No	Yes
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	—	6.0
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	Type-C	USB-C 3.2
eSIM	—	Yes

Software

Software comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (3)
OS at launch	Android	Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5)
OS update pledge	—	5 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	Nothing Phone (3)
Stereo speakers	—	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes	No

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