ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Nothing Phone (4a)
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; estimated prices are $979 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads — 53/100 vs 39/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,148,725); the Nothing Phone (4a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1148725
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1237
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 48/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $979
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Nothing Phone (4a), the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 scores 14 points higher (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (45/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (45/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (86/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 | Nothing Phone (4a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 1148725 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1237 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $979 | $349 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (4a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (4a)
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Nothing Phone (4a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 103.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $630. Nothing Phone (4a) is cheaper by $630.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (45/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) 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 (4a) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (86/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nothing Phone (4a) — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (45/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Nothing Phone (4a)?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.