Apple iPhone 15 ProvsNothing Phone (2)
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Nothing Phone (2) trade category wins — Apple iPhone 15 Pro in Camera; Nothing Phone (2) in Price. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Too close to call between Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Nothing Phone (2).
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro takes Display — led by pixel density (460 ppi).
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Nothing Phone (2) takes Battery — led by battery (4,700 mAh).
- Nothing Phone (2) takes Price — led by price (599 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,600,000 pts vs 1,200,000 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,000 nits vs 1,600 nits.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro if you want better video quality — 97 pts vs 91 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro if you want a better camera — 152 pts vs 128 pts.
Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want longer battery life — 4,700 mAh vs 3,274 mAh.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 20 W.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want a lower price — 599 USD vs 899 USD.
At a glance
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Nothing Phone (2)
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro if camera matters most. It costs USD 899.
Nothing Phone (2)
Choose Nothing Phone (2) if price matters most. It costs USD 599, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Titanium build
- A17 Pro chip
- Great video
- Small battery
- 20 W charging
- Pricey vs Android rivals
Nothing Phone (2)
- Unique Glyph design
- Flagship chipset
- Wireless charging
- Average battery
- 45 W charging
- Cameras trail rivals