ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $1099 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads — 71/100 vs 63/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4700); the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,313,311 vs 1,436,722); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Nothing Phone (2)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2313311 vs 1436722
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 4200
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 201g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1099
- Better camera (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the ASUS ROG Phone 8 scores 8 points higher (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads (66/100 vs 50/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, Nothing Phone (2) — 38/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (52/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 1436722 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 4200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $599 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Nothing Phone (2) was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) and the ASUS ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (66/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (52/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 edges out the Nothing Phone (2) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 leads on performance (82/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.