ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 (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 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 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 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)
- Lighter: 190g vs 239g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), 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 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 leads (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 58/100). 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) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (59/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 | 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 |
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS ROG Phone 7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 58/100).
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) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 (57/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 (59/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 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 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 leads on performance (75/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.