Nothing Phone (2)vsHuawei Pura 70
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Huawei Pura 70 wins
Verdict
Huawei Pura 70 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Huawei Pura 70 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 749 — USD 150 more than the Nothing Phone (2). Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Nothing Phone (2) takes Performance — led by performance score (1,200,000 pts).
- Huawei Pura 70 takes Display — led by pixel density (460 ppi).
- Huawei Pura 70 takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Huawei Pura 70 takes Battery — led by charging speed (66 W).
- Nothing Phone (2) takes Price — led by price (599 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,200,000 pts vs 900,000 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.6 in.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want a lower price — 599 USD vs 749 USD.
Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want…
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,500 nits vs 1,600 nits.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want better video quality — 92 pts vs 91 pts.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want a better camera — 142 pts vs 128 pts.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want longer battery life — 4,900 mAh vs 4,700 mAh.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want faster charging — 66 W vs 45 W.
At a glance
- Nothing Phone (2)
- Huawei Pura 70
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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?
Nothing Phone (2)
Choose Nothing Phone (2) if price matters most. It costs USD 599, the lowest price in this group.
Huawei Pura 70
Choose Huawei Pura 70 if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 749.
Pros & cons
Nothing Phone (2)
- Unique Glyph design
- Flagship chipset
- Wireless charging
- Average battery
- 45 W charging
- Cameras trail rivals
Huawei Pura 70
- 5x periscope zoom
- 66 W charging
- Great cameras
- No Google services
- App availability
- Kirin chipset