Nokia 8 vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads — 59/100 vs 29/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is faster in AnTuTu (1,037,391 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 190g).

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 30 points (59/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Performance 57
Display 80
Camera 60
Battery 49
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes Nokia 8 better?
  • Lighter: 160g vs 190g

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) Plus better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1037391 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1111 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2560 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 50W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (57/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (60/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus scores 30 points higher (59/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (60/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (84/100 vs 59/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus: The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia 8 Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
AnTuTu 438016 1037391
Geekbench Single 427 1111
Geekbench Multi 1500 2560
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 1080x2412
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 7.1 Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Nothing OS 2.6
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 161.7×76.3×8.5 mm
Weight 160 g 190 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
60
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 50W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 8 and Nothing Phone (2a) Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
59/100 +57.8%
1037391 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads Nokia 8 by 57.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 8
$699
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (57/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (60/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (49/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus (84/100 vs 59/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 30 points (59/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on camera score (60/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus leads on performance (57/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus?

The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus is a better fit for everyday use.