Samsung Galaxy S23vsNothing Phone (2)
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Samsung Galaxy S23 and Nothing Phone (2) trade category wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 in Camera; Nothing Phone (2) in Battery. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Nothing Phone (2) takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- Too close to call between Nothing Phone (2) and Samsung Galaxy S23.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Nothing Phone (2) takes Battery — led by battery (4,700 mAh).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 takes Price — led by price (549 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,500,000 pts vs 1,200,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want a sharper screen — 425 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,750 nits vs 1,600 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want better video quality — 93 pts vs 91 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want a better camera — 135 pts vs 128 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want a lower price — 549 USD vs 599 USD.
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 3,900 mAh.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S23
- Nothing Phone (2)
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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?
Samsung Galaxy S23
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 if camera matters most. It costs USD 549, the lowest price in this group.
Nothing Phone (2)
Choose Nothing Phone (2) if battery matters most. It costs USD 599.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Compact size
- 3x telephoto
- Big discount
- 3,900 mAh battery
- 25 W charging
- Aging chipset
Nothing Phone (2)
- Unique Glyph design
- Flagship chipset
- Wireless charging
- Average battery
- 45 W charging
- Cameras trail rivals