Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10.5 MP |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 27 W |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 422 ppi |
| Screen size | 6.7 " | 6.3 " |
| AnTuTu | 1290000 | 1240000 |
| Weight | 201.2 g | 198 g |
Between the Phone (2) and Pixel 9, the Phone (2) comes out ahead in front camera / wired charging, while the Pixel 9 wins on pixel density / weight. Overall, the Phone (2) scores 64.1 and the Pixel 9 scores 65 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (64.1 vs 65). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Phone (2) if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are front camera, wired charging, screen size, among others. The single most decisive one: Front camera — 204.76% more. 32 MP vs 10.5 MP.
Pick the Pixel 9 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 pixel density, weight, water resistance, among others. The single most decisive one: Pixel density — 7.11% more. 422 ppi vs 394 ppi.
Both ship with comparable battery capacity, ram, main camera, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Nothing - Phone (2) or Google - Pixel 9?
Google - Pixel 9 leads the current Mars Score by 0.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Nothing - Phone (2) if…
Nothing - Phone (2) has the measurable edge on front cam mp, wired charging w, screen size in.
Choose Google - Pixel 9 if…
Google - Pixel 9 has the measurable edge on pixel density ppi, weight g, ip rating.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Nothing - Phone (2) wins
- ▲Front camera — 204.76% more. 32 MP vs 10.5 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 66.67% more. 45 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Screen size — 6.35% more. 6.7 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲AnTuTu — 4.03% more. 1290000 vs 1240000.
Why Google - Pixel 9 wins
- ▲Pixel density — 7.11% more. 422 ppi vs 394 ppi.
- ▲Weight — 3.20 g less. 198 vs 201.2.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP54).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201.2 g | 198 glead |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.5 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP54 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 "lead | 6.3 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 394 ppi | 422 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1600 nits | 2700 nitslead |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 256 GBlead | 128 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 1290000lead | 1240000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 14.6 GHz | 14.6 GHz |
Cameras
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MPlead | 10.5 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4700 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 Wlead | 27 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Nothing - Phone (2) | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Phone (2) or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 has 0.0% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
Which is lighter, Phone (2) or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 is 3g lighter — 201.2g vs 198g.
Is Phone (2) waterproof?+
Phone (2) has an IP54 rating.
Does Pixel 9 support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9 supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Phone (2) or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.