Nothing Phone (2) vs Apple iPhone 17e

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Nothing · 2023

Nothing Phone (2)

86/ 100

Launch MSRP$599 USD

Apple

Apple iPhone 17e

86/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPhone 17e BETTER THAN Nothing Phone (2)?

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Nothing Phone (2)

Apple iPhone 17eWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	Nothing Phone	Apple iPhone	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,700 mAh	4,005 mAh	+4,700 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W	Standard	45W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	6.1"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	201.2g	N/A	201.2g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Nothing Phone (2):

✓797.8g lighter chassis (201.2g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$9400 lower launch MSRP ($599 vs $9999)
✓Larger 4,700 mAh battery capacity (+695 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy Apple iPhone 17e:

✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.1" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Nothing Phone (2)	Apple iPhone 17e
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPhone 17e Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	LTPO OLED	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.7"	6.1"
Resolution & Density	2412x1080 (394 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,600 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Nothing Phone (2) Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Apple A19
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	iOS 18
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	512 GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Nothing Phone (2) Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX890	50 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor
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	32 MP, f/2.45	16 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Nothing Phone (2) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm	N/A
Weight	201.2 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	IP54	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPhone 17e Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,700 mAh	4,005 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	15W 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 6E	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	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	$599	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPhone 17e edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPhone 17e ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Nothing Phone (2):

Larger battery capacity: 4,700 mAh (+695 mAh more) · Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 0W

When to choose Apple iPhone 17e:

Higher overall BeastScore: 86.0 vs top rival 85.7

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nothing Phone (2) vs Apple iPhone 17e

Which is better: Nothing Phone (2) or Apple iPhone 17e?

Apple iPhone 17e leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.0/100 compared to Nothing Phone (2) (85.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 86.0 vs top rival 85.7.