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 — 40/100 vs 18/100 (a 22-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).

The Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 22 points (40/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 45
Battery 24
Design 12
Value for money 55
Nothing Phone (2a)
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 42
Design 62
Value for money 86
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 18/100
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 (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (54/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 V 5G UW vs the Nothing Phone (2a), the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 22 points higher (40/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (62/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia 8 V 5G UW: The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (2a): The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
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
Price $349
Camera comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 24MP
45
camera
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Nothing Phone (2a)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nokia 8 V 5G UW Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
18/100
597974 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
40/100 +39.3%
985261 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2a) leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 39.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
Price unknown
Nothing Phone (2a)
$349
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (42/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (62/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (86/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 22 points (40/100 vs 18/100).

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 18/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) — 40/100.

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

The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (54/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Nokia 8 V 5G UW is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2a) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.