ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Nothing Phone (2a)

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads — 63/100 vs 59/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 60
Portability 20
Value for money
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 58
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3000
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 239g

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate scores 4 points higher (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (59/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate: The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.
Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Nothing Phone (2a)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
AnTuTu 1754213 985261
Geekbench Single 2004 1100
Geekbench Multi 5311 3000
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2448 2412x1084
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm
Weight 239 g 190 g
Launch price $349
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2448
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
63/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100 -78.0%
985261 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (57/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (59/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.