Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs Nothing Phone (2a)
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 45/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) is faster in AnTuTu (985,261 vs 597,974); the Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Nothing Phone (2a)
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 985261 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1100 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3000 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 14 points higher (59/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (59/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | Nothing Phone (2a) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 985261 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $349 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 V 5G UW and Nothing Phone (2a), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2a) leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 39.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (80/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (48/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (59/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 V 5G UW and the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 V 5G UW or the Nothing Phone (2a)?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on performance (58/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 V 5G UW over the Nothing Phone (2a)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Nothing Phone (2a) (59/100 vs 30/100).