Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Nothing Phone (2)

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 45/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 597,974); the Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 230g).

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia 8 V 5G UW

Performance 44
Display 63
Camera 47
Battery 33
Portability 30
Value for money —

Nothing Phone (2)

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 57
Battery 50
Portability 52
Value for money 40

What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 45/100

What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 201g vs 230g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 30/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Nothing Phone (2), the Nothing Phone (2) scores 18 points higher (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (52/100 vs 30/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia 8 V 5G UW Nothing Phone (2)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 597974 1436634
Geekbench Single 799 1500
Geekbench Multi 1836 4200
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2412x1080
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0
Brightness (peak) — 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP54
Dimensions 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm
Weight 230 g 201 g
Launch price — $599

Camera comparison

Nokia 8 V 5G UW

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
47
camera

Nothing Phone (2)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera

Display comparison

Nokia 8 V 5G UW

  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
63
display

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Nokia 8 V 5G UW

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Nothing Phone (2)

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Nothing Phone (2), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 V 5G UW Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
45/100
597974 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100 +58.4%
1436634 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 58.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia 8 V 5G UW

Price unknown

Nothing Phone (2)

$599

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (68/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (80/100 vs 63/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (50/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (52/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nothing Phone (2) — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Nothing Phone (2)?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.