Nothing Phone (2a) vs Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
The Nothing Phone (2a) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro, while the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads — 59/100 vs 58/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 47 MP; the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 985,261).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2a)
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (2a) better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 47MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R8s Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 985261
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3000
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2a) vs the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, the Nothing Phone (2a) scores 1 points higher (59/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) leads (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (76/100 vs 58/100). 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 (2a) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (59/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2a) | Sharp Aquos R8s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 985261 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1100 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1260x2730 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 47 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / Nothing OS 2.5 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×76.3×8.6 mm | 161.0×77.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- Main: 47MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2730
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2a) and Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads Nothing Phone (2a) by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (2a) (76/100 vs 58/100).
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 (2a) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (57/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2a) notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (59/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) edges out the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2a) and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Nothing Phone (2a) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (2a) or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2a) over the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users.