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

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads — 63/100 vs 59/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 60
Portability 20
Value for money
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 1037391
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1111
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2560
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 239g

  • Better camera (60/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 scores 4 points higher (63/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (59/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 7: The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 7 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
AnTuTu 1754213 1037391
Geekbench Single 2004 1111
Geekbench Multi 5311 2560
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2448 1080x2412
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm
Weight 239 g 190 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2448
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

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

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
63/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100 -69.1%
1037391 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (75/100 vs 57/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (60/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).

portability

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 42/100).

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

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on performance (75/100 vs 57/100).

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

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