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Nothing Phone (2)

Nothing Phone (2)
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Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
4 nm
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4700 mAh
45W
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6.7"
1080x2412 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30/60fps
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy A17

Samsung Galaxy A17
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Exynos 1330
5 nm
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5000 mAh
25W
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6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
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Specs
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2
3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710
4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP
f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS
5 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2 MP
f/2.4, (macro), 1/5.0", 1.75µm
1080p@30/60fps
f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
19 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n77, n78
13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n6, n7, n8, n26, n28, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Nothing Phone (2) with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 with the Exynos 1330 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy A17 offers 6 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (2) provides 3 years. For security updates, Samsung Galaxy A17 offers 6 years of support compared to Nothing Phone (2)'s 4 years.
Both Nothing Phone (2) and Samsung Galaxy A17 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Nothing Phone (2) offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Nothing Phone (2) also boasts a brighter screen with 1600 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Samsung Galaxy A17 features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Nothing Phone (2) also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy A17. Nothing Phone (2) supports wireless charging at 15W, while Samsung Galaxy A17 does not support wireless charging.
Both phones feature the same IP54 rating for water and dust resistance.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.