Nothing Phone (2) vs Google Pixel 7: A Comparison
Design and Display Quality
Distinctive Designs and Features
Nothing Phone (2) offers LED lights for notifications
Google Pixel 7 has a camera bar for recognizability and character
Screen Size and Refresh Rate
Nothing Phone (2) has a larger 6.7-inch OLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate
Google Pixel 7 has a smaller 6.3-inch screen with a 90 Hz refresh rate
Display Quality
Both phones have 1080p screens with sharpness around 400 PPI
Nothing Phone (2) has a peak brightness of 1600 nits, while Pixel 7 has 1400 nits
Performance and Software
Processor Performance
Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 in Nothing Phone (2) is faster than Google Tensor G2
Google focuses on AI and image processing with Tensor chips
RAM and Storage
Both phones start with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage
Option to upgrade to higher tiers available for both phones
Software Experience
Pixel 7 offers enhanced Google Assistant features and various AI capabilities
Nothing Phone (2) provides a monochrome and non-intrusive UI, with minimal branding
Support and Updates
Pixel 7 receives Android updates until October 2025 and security patches until late 2027
Nothing Phone (2) receives Android updates until July 2026 and security patches until summer 2027
Camera Quality
Main Camera Performance
Nothing Phone (2) has a 50 MP main camera with improved post-processing capabilities
Google Pixel 7 has a 50 MP main camera with exceptional performance