Nothing Phone (2) vs Sharp Aquos R8s Pro

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 58/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 47 MP; the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 1,436,634).

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Sharp Aquos R8s Pro

Performance 76
Display 85
Camera 29
Battery 44
Portability 43
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?

  • Faster charging: 45W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 47MP
  • Lighter: 201g vs 203g

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)

What makes Sharp Aquos R8s Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 1436634
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4200
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 5 points higher (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Nothing Phone (2): The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users.
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro: The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (2) Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1436634 1757044
Geekbench Single 1500 2004
Geekbench Multi 4200 5311
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1260x2730
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 27W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 47 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 161.0×77.0×9.3 mm
Weight 201 g 203 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Sharp Aquos R8s Pro

  • Main: 47MP
  • Front: 12MP
29
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Sharp Aquos R8s Pro

  • 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2730
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Sharp Aquos R8s Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436634 AnTuTu
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
58/100 +18.2%
1757044 AnTuTu

Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads Nothing Phone (2) by 18.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (2)

$599

Sharp Aquos R8s Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (57/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?

The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?

The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users.