Quick Verdict
- Choose Nothing Phone 2 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Nothing Phone 2
Samsung Galaxy A23
Performance
64.0
64.8 ★
Camera
76.0
76.0
Battery
78.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
63.0 ★
58.1
Overall
75.1 ★
69.0
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
64.8/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A23
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Nothing Phone 2
63.0/100
Overall Winner
Nothing Phone 2
75.1/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A23
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Nothing Phone 2
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.60"
Display Type
LTPO OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors
PLS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2412
1080x2408
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
GPU
Adreno 730
Adreno 610
RAM
12 GB
6 GB
Storage
512 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Dual Camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS + 50 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", AF, LED Flash
Quad Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.74", HDR, Video (1080p@30fps)
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, live HDR, OIS
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4700 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, QC4, 100% in 55 min, 15W wireless, 100% in 130 min, 5W reverse wireless
25W Fast charging
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct,
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE,ap
5.1 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✗ No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
162.1 x 76.4 x 8.6 mm
164.5 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm
Weight
201g
195g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Colors
White, Dark Gray
Black, White, Peach, Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major OS updates, Nothing OS 3.0
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A23 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 75.1/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Battery. Nothing Phone 2 puts up a strong fight and wins in Gaming.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Nothing Phone 2
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- Good battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Premium pricing
Samsung Galaxy A23
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Average camera
- 60Hz display only
- No 5G
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Nothing Phone 2 or Samsung Galaxy A23?
Samsung Galaxy A23 is the overall winner with a score of 75.1/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Nothing Phone 2 or Samsung Galaxy A23?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A23 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Nothing Phone 2 is better for gaming with a score of 63.0/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A23 offers better value at PKR 74,999 with a value score of 2.8.
What is the price difference between Nothing Phone 2 and Samsung Galaxy A23?
Nothing Phone 2 costs PKR 239,999 while Samsung Galaxy A23 costs PKR 74,999. The price difference is PKR 165,000.
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