ely cementing its place among the best phones

on the market.
Meanwhile, the Nothing Phone 2 exudes a
unique aesthetic allure, boasting a refined and
minimalist experience that sets it apart. Both
promise flagship-caliber features at
approachable prices, but the question remains:
which of these devices aligns with your
preferences and demands?

Price, availability, and

specs
The Pixel 8 debuted in October 2023, stepping
up its pricing by $100 from its predecessor, now
starting at $699 for the base 128GB variant.
However, occasional sales have dropped the
price to $549, and the 256GB model, originally
priced at $799, has been seen selling at $609.
The Pixel 8 is widely accessible, retailing across
major carriers and Google Store. While
compatible with all networks, Verizon customers
might incur an additional $100 for the requisite
mmWave antenna-equipped version.
Launched in July 2023, the base Nothing Phone
2 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at
$599, but like the Pixel has dropped below that
during sales. The upgraded models with
12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB configurations
are priced at $699 and $799, respectively.
Directly purchasable from Nothing and Amazon,
it's certified for use on AT&T and T-Mobile but
lacks Verizon certification. While functional on
Verizon's sub-6 5G network, the absence of LTE
band 13 limits compatibility with Verizon's crucial
4G coverage, affecting its suitability for Verizon
users.
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Google Pixel 8 Nothing Phone 2
SoC Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
RAM 8GB LPDDR5X 8GB, 12GB
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Battery 4,575mAh 4,700mAh
Ports USB-C USB-C
Operating
Android 14 Android 14 with Nothing OS 2.5
System
Front
10.5MP, f/2.2 32MP, f/2.5
camera
50MP, f/1.7, OIS main; 13MP, f/2.2 50MP, f/1.9 main; 50MP, f/2.2
Rear camera
ultrawide ultrawide
Dimensions 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9mm