ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Nothing Phone (4b)

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (4b) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; estimated prices are $979 and $355. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads — 53/100 vs 34/100 (a 19-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 969,048); the Nothing Phone (4b) is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 19 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 (4b)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 45
Design 37
Value for money 85
What makes ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 969048
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1071
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3057
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 4/100)
  • Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (4b) better?
  • Lighter: 210g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $355 vs $979

  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (85/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Nothing Phone (4b), the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 scores 19 points higher (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (45/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (45/100 vs 4/100). 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 (4b) (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (85/100 vs 42/100).

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8: The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (4b): The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Nothing Phone (4b)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
AnTuTu 2342433 969048
Geekbench Single 2205 1071
Geekbench Multi 7192 3057
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2344
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 65W 33W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 164.4×78.2×8.6 mm
Weight 225 g 210 g
Price $979 $355
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
57
battery
Nothing Phone (4b)
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Nothing Phone (4b), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
53/100
2342433 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (4b) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
34/100 -141.7%
969048 AnTuTu

ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads Nothing Phone (4b) by 141.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
$979
Nothing Phone (4b)
$355

Price difference: $624. Nothing Phone (4b) is cheaper by $624.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (4b) (45/100 vs 4/100).

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 (4b) (52/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (37/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (4b) significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (85/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4b) — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Nothing Phone (4b)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nothing Phone (4b) — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (4b)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (45/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Nothing Phone (4b)?

The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (4b) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.