ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 53/100 vs 40/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,464,181 vs 1,037,391); the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 1037391
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1111
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 2560
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 13 points higher (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (47/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (47/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 1037391 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 1111 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 2560 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 50W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $1199 | — |
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) Plus by 137.5% in our overall performance rating.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (47/100 vs 5/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (62/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (58/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (47/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.