Between the Phone (2) and Phone (3), the Phone (2) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Phone (3) wins on antutu and wired charging. Overall, the Phone (2) scores 64.5 and the Phone (3) scores 68.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Phone (3) edges ahead on the Mars Score (64.5 vs 68.7), but the 4.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Phone (2) doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Phone (3) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are antutu, wired charging, pixel density, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, screen size, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Nothing - Phone (2) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Nothing - Phone (3) wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 58.91% more. 2050000 vs 1290000.
- ▲Wired charging — 44.44% more. 65 W vs 45 W.
- ▲Pixel density — 16.75% more. 460 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 9.57% more. 5150 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Weight — 5.20 g less. 196 vs 201.2.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP54).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 3).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201.2 g | 196 glead |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP54 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 394 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh | 5150 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 65 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 3 years | 5 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Phone (2) or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) has 9.6% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 5150 mAh.
Which is lighter, Phone (2) or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) is 5g lighter — 201.2g vs 196g.
Is Phone (2) waterproof?+
Phone (2) has an IP54 rating.
Does Phone (3) support 5G?+
Yes, Phone (3) supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Phone (2) or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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