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Nothing Phone (1) vs Apple iPad (2022)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Nothing · 2022

Nothing Phone (1)

83/ 100

Launch MSRP$399 USD

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Apple iPad (2022)

83/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Nothing Phone (1) BETTER THAN Apple iPad (2022)?

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Nothing Phone (1)Winner 🏆

Apple iPad (2022)

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Nothing Phone	Apple iPad	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	7,606 mAh	+7,606 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	33W	Standard	33W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.55"	10.9"	10.9"
Chassis Weight	193.5g	N/A	193.5g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nothing Phone (1):

✓805.5g lighter chassis (193.5g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9600 lower launch MSRP ($399 vs $9999)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Apple iPad (2022):

✓Larger 7,606 mAh battery capacity (+3,106 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓10.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Nothing Phone (1)	Apple iPad (2022)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad (2022) Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	OLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.55"	10.9"
Resolution & Density	2400x1080 (402 ppi)	FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,200 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Nothing Phone (1) Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Apple A14 Bionic
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	4 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	256 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Nothing Phone (1) Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766	50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	50 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	16 MP, f/2.45	12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Nothing Phone (1) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	159.2 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm	N/A
Weight	193.5 g	N/A
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP53	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPad (2022) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,500 mAh	7,606 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	33W wired fast charging	Fast charging
Wireless Charging	5W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.1	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$399	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Nothing Phone (1) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Nothing Phone (1) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 88/100 camera rating.

When to buy Nothing Phone (1):

Higher overall BeastScore: 82.8 vs top rival 82.6 · Significantly faster wired charging: 33W vs max 0W

When to buy Apple iPad (2022):

Larger battery capacity: 7,606 mAh (+3,106 mAh more) · Significantly larger display: 10.9" vs max 6.55" for media & multitasking

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nothing Phone (1) vs Apple iPad (2022)

Which phone is better: Nothing Phone (1) or Apple iPad (2022)?

Nothing Phone (1) leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.8/100 compared to Apple iPad (2022) (82.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 82.8 vs top rival 82.6 and Significantly faster wired charging: 33W vs max 0W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (1) and Apple iPad (2022)?

Nothing Phone (1) is equipped with a 6.55-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while Apple iPad (2022) features a 10.9-inch display and 7606 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nothing Phone (1) and Apple iPad (2022)?

In lab hardware evaluations, Nothing Phone (1) scores 88/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPad (2022) scores 80/100.

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WHY IS Nothing Phone (1) BETTER THAN Apple iPad (2022)?

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Nothing Phone (1) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Nothing Phone (1) vs Apple iPad (2022)

Which phone is better: Nothing Phone (1) or Apple iPad (2022)?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nothing Phone (1) and Apple iPad (2022)?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nothing Phone (1) and Apple iPad (2022)?

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