ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro; launch prices were $1199 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-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 985,261); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2464181 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 2250 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7200 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $1199
- Better camera (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 48/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 52/100, Nothing Phone (2a) — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (59/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $349 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 150.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $850. Nothing Phone (2a) was $850 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (83/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (59/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (2a) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.