ASUS Zenfone 10 vs Nothing Phone (2a)

The ASUS Zenfone 10 (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 Zenfone 10 leads — 62/100 vs 59/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 985,261); the ASUS Zenfone 10 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 190g).

The ASUS Zenfone 10 edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 10
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 42
Battery 38
Portability 61
Value for money
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 58
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 48
Portability 59
Value for money 58
What makes ASUS Zenfone 10 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 985261
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1100
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3000
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 172g vs 190g

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 30W

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 10 vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the ASUS Zenfone 10 scores 3 points higher (62/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 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 Nothing Phone (2a) leads (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).

ASUS Zenfone 10: The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users.
Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Zenfone 10 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 5.9" Super AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2412x1084
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
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
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 146.5×68.1×9.4 mm 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm
Weight 172 g 190 g
Launch price $349
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 5.9" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 10
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Zenfone 10 and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Zenfone 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
62/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
59/100 -78.0%
985261 AnTuTu

ASUS Zenfone 10 leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS Zenfone 10
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (75/100 vs 58/100).

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 (2a) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 10 (57/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (48/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Nothing Phone (2a) are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 edges out the Nothing Phone (2a) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 10 and the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 10 or the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 leads on performance (75/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 10 over the Nothing Phone (2a)?

The ASUS Zenfone 10 is a better fit for active users. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for everyday use.