Nothing Phone (2) vs Sharp Aquos Sense8

The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 49/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos Sense8 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 737,054); the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 201g).

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Sharp Aquos Sense8

Performance 52
Display 70
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 79
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 737054
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4200 vs 2700
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)

What makes Sharp Aquos Sense8 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Lighter: 159g vs 201g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Sharp Aquos Sense8, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 14 points higher (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (79/100 vs 52/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (2) Sharp Aquos Sense8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1436634 737054
Geekbench Single 1500 930
Geekbench Multi 4200 2700
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.1" IGZO OLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm 153.0×71.0×8.4 mm
Weight 201 g 159 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Sharp Aquos Sense8

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Sharp Aquos Sense8

  • 6.1" IGZO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
70
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (2)

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

Sharp Aquos Sense8

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Sharp Aquos Sense8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (2) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
63/100
1436634 AnTuTu
Sharp Aquos Sense8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
49/100 -94.9%
737054 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (2) leads Sharp Aquos Sense8 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (2)

$599

Sharp Aquos Sense8

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (68/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (57/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2) is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2) (79/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?

The Nothing Phone (2) is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Sharp Aquos Sense8?

The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?

The Nothing Phone (2) leads on performance (68/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Sharp Aquos Sense8?

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