ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 vs Nothing Phone (2)

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 44/100 vs 39/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,722 vs 1,425,446); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 239g).

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 56
Design 1
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (2)
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 38
Design 48
Value for money 69
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436722 vs 1425446
  • Lighter: 201g vs 239g

  • Better camera (54/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (48/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better value for money (69/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 5 points higher (44/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 leads (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (22/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (56/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (48/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 Nothing Phone (2)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1425446 1436722
Geekbench Single 1761 1500
Geekbench Multi 4688 4200
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2448 2412x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 65W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX4 IP54
Dimensions 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 239 g 201 g
Price $599
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 12MP
31
camera
Nothing Phone (2)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2448
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Nothing Phone (2)
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
39/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
44/100 +0.8%
1436722 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (2)
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (22/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (54/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (56/100 vs 38/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 (48/100 vs 1/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 and the Nothing Phone (2)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 over the Nothing Phone (2)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for everyday use.