Google Pixel 8 vs Nothing Phone (2)

The Google Pixel 8 scores 7.0 in our rating, and the Nothing Phone (2) scores 6.8. The Google Pixel 8 leads in camera, design and software support, while the Nothing Phone (2) is ahead in performance, battery and value for money. At launch in the US, the Nothing Phone (2) cost $100 less ($599 vs $699). The Google Pixel 8 is the newer phone, announced Oct 4, 2023.

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Google Google Pixel 8

7.0 From $699

Top score

Nothing Nothing Phone (2)

6.8 From $599

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Key differences

Why choose the Google Pixel 8

Brighter screen 2,000 nits vs 1,600 nits
Better water resistance IP68 vs IP54
Longer OS update support 7 years vs 3 years
Newer model Oct 4, 2023 vs Jul 11, 2023
Faster wireless charging 18 W vs 15 W
Lighter 187 g vs 201.2 g

Why choose the Nothing Phone (2)

Bigger battery 4,700 mAh vs 4,575 mAh
Faster wired charging 45 W vs 27 W
Bigger screen 6.7 inches vs 6.2 inches
Lower launch price $599 vs $699
More RAM 8 GB / 12 GB vs 8 GB
More storage 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB vs 128 GB / 256 GB

PhoneRanked scores

Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones

Spec Google Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)

Overall 7.0 6.8

Display 7.7 7.6

Performance 5.5 6.4

Camera 7.1 6.7

Battery 5.2 5.7

Design 8.5 7.3

Software support 9.2 5.7

Value for money 3.9 4.5

Display

Spec Google Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)

Size 6.2 inches 6.7 inches

Type OLED, Actua display OLED

Resolution 1080 × 2400 px 1080 × 2412 px

Pixel density 428 ppi 394 ppi

Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz

Adaptive refresh ✕ No ✓ Yes

Peak brightness 2,000 nits 1,600 nits

HDR — HDR10+

Protection Gorilla Glass Victus Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

Spec Google Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)

Chipset Google Tensor G3 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

Process 4 nm —

Max CPU clock 2.91 GHz —

GPU Mali-G715 Adreno 730

RAM 8 GB 8 GB / 12 GB

Storage 128 GB / 256 GB 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB

Storage type UFS 3.1 —

microSD slot ✕ No ✕ No

Cameras

Spec Google Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)

Main camera 50 MP, f/1.68, 1/1.31" 50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.56"

Optical stabilization ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP

Rear cameras 2 2

Rear video 4K@60 4K@60

Front camera 10.5 MP 32 MP

Front video 4K@60 1080p@60

Battery and charging

Spec Google Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)

Capacity 4,575 mAh 4,700 mAh

Wired charging 27 W 45 W

Wireless charging 18 W 15 W

Reverse wireless ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Charger in box ✕ No ✕ No

Design and build

Spec Google Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)

Dimensions 150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm 162.1 × 76.4 × 8.6 mm

Thickness 8.9 mm 8.6 mm

Weight 187 g 201.2 g

Form factor Bar Bar

Frame Aluminum Aluminum

Back Glass Glass

Water resistance IP68 IP54

3D face unlock ✕ No ✕ No

SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM

Colors Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint Dark Grey, White

Connectivity and features

Spec Google Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)

5G ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6E

Bluetooth 5.3 5.3

USB USB-C 3.x USB-C 2.0

NFC ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

3.5 mm jack ✕ No ✕ No

Stereo speakers ✓ Yes ✓ Yes

Satellite ✕ No —

IR blaster ✕ No —

Software

Spec Google Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)

OS at launch Android 14 Android 13

Interface — Nothing OS 2.0

OS updates 7 years 3 years

Security updates 7 years 4 years

Launch and price

Spec Google Pixel 8Nothing Phone (2)

Announced Oct 4, 2023 Jul 11, 2023

Released Oct 12, 2023 Jul 17, 2023

Status Discontinued Discontinued

US launch price $699 $599

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