Samsung Galaxy S23 FE va Nothing Phone (2): Which is better?

Modified Oct 13, 2023 23:50 GMT

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, launched in the first week of October, is expected to be a great midrange smartphone. Priced at around $500, the device packs a ton of features and can compete with popular mid-range options like the Nothing Phone (2). The similarities and differences between both products should be taken into account before deciding which to purchase.

This article briefly compares the specifications of the two phones to help you make the right decision while buying your next Android device.

Note: Some parts of this article are subjective and solely reflect the opinions of the writer

Midrange battle: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Nothing Phone (2)

Overall specs

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Nothing Phone (2) have many similarities and differences but provide excellent features for their price point.

Here is a specs table for both devices:

Category	Nothing Phone (2)	Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/ Exynos 2200
RAM	8GB LPDDR5	8GB
Storage	Upto 512GB, UFS 3.1	Upto 256GB
Display	6.7-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz	6.4 inches 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Full HD
Operating System	Android 13, Nothing OS	Android 13, One UI 5.1
Rear Cameras	50 MP Primary Camera 50 MP Ultra-Wide Angle	50 MP (Main)8 MP(Telephoto)12 MP (Ultrawide)
Front Camera	32 MP	10 MP
Video Recording	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR	8K@24fps, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, OIS, HDR
Battery	4700 mAh	4500 mAh
Charging Speed	45W	25W
Price	$599	$599

Performance

While the USA model of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, other models will get the Exynos 2200 chipset, which is not as popular as the Qualcomm SoC. Both chips are equally capable, but if you are planning to get the S23 FE for gaming, the Exynos might not be the best option.

On the other hand, Nothing Phone(2) boasts the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC, which is great in terms of performance and gaming. Compared with the Exynos 2200, this chip makes AAA titles and esports titles like Call of Duty Mobile stutter-free.

Display

Samsung has always made the best display panels for its smartphones, and the Galaxy S23 FE is no exception. The device comes in a 6.4-inch compact form factor and a SuperAMOLED 120Hz panel. Multimedia consumption feels immersive on it.

The Nothing Phone (2) has a slightly larger 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED panel. If you don't compare the displays by zooming in on individual pixels, you won't notice any difference between them. The device's 120Hz refresh rate makes things even better.

Camera

If you only want a smartphone for videography and photography, it is recommended that you go for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, as it has an 8MP telephoto camera along with a 50+12MP module.

This does not suggest that Nothing Phone (2) has inferior cameras. Yes, it lacks a telephoto sensor, but its photos have good HDR and low-light sensitivity for night photography. However, the photo output of the S23 FE is slightly better than the Nothing Phone (2).

Battery

Phone (2) has a faster charging speed (Image via Nothing)

Most smartphones these days come with good batteries and fast charging. The Samsung and Nothing devices in question are well-optimized, and the 4nm architecture of their processors enables them to last for a day and a half in regular usage. You can expect a battery life of nine to 10 hours if you are planning to play games.

The charging speed of the Nothing Phone (2) is 45W. This is relatively faster than the 25W charging speed of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE. The battery capacity of the Phone (2) is slightly more than the S23 FE as well.

Verdict

It all comes down to how you are planning to use your device. You are recommended to purchase the S23 FE if you are a normal user and plan to use your mobile device for photo and video purposes. If you plan to spend time gaming, the Nothing Phone (2) is a better choice.

Another thing to note here is that the user interfaces of both devices are largely different. The Nothing Phone (2) offers a minimalistic Nothing OS, and the S23 FE has a more vibrant OneUI. Both devices promise three to four years of Android updates.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh