ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Nothing Phone (2)
The ASUS Zenfone 10 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $699 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 62/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4300); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,684,922 vs 1,436,634); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Nothing Phone (2)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1684922 vs 1436634
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4200
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 201g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $699
- Better camera (57/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 1 points higher (63/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (50/100 vs 38/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 10 — 38/100, Nothing Phone (2) — 40/100; 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 Zenfone 10 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 10 | Nothing Phone (2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684922 | 1436634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4200 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2412x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ZenUI | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $599 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 10 leads Nothing Phone (2) by 17.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nothing Phone (2) was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (57/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the ASUS Zenfone 10 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Nothing Phone (2)?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nothing Phone (2)?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Nothing Phone (2)?
The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.