ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads — 53/100 vs 40/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 57
Design 18
Value for money 42
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 44
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 225g

  • Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 scores 13 points higher (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (45/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (45/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
AnTuTu 2342433 1037391
Geekbench Single 2205 1111
Geekbench Multi 7192 2560
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2412
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 50W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm
Weight 225 g 190 g
Price $979
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
53/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
40/100 -125.8%
1037391 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 125.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
$979
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (45/100 vs 5/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (62/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (45/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.